MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha will miss Portugal’s upcoming Nations League games against Poland and Croatia with a groin injury. Bayern said Thursday that Palhinha will travel back to Munich for further treatment. It did not disclose the severity of the injury or give a timeline for the 29-year-old player's recovery.

Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha has been forced to withdraw from the Portugal squad ahead of the last two Nations League matches of the year due to injury, the Bundesliga club said. Palhinha is suffering from a groin problem and will return to Munich for further treatment,

Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha has withdrawn from the Portuguese national team due a groin injury. Palhinha has been starting for Bayern Munich due to the broken collarbone suffered by Aleksandar Pavlović,