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Franck Ribery sidelined for two weeks with injury

The Frenchman sustained a strain in his right thigh which forced him to stop training on Tuesday.

IANS | Munich | February 1, 2017 6:18 am

Franck Ribery sidelined for two weeks with injury

Franck Ribery (L) and Carlo Ancelotti (R) (Photo: AFP)

Midfielder Franck Ribery will be sidelined for two weeks due to a thigh injury, the German Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich has announced.

The Frenchman, who provided two goals in 13 outings in Germany's top flight so far, sustained a strain in his right thigh, which forced him to stop training on Tuesday, reports Xinhua.

The 33-year-old offensive midfielder will hence miss the upcoming Bundesliga games against Schalke and Ingolstadt as well as the German Cup last 16 encounter against Wolfsburg.

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The Champions League tie against Arsenal on February 15 might be the game he makes his return.

Bayern Munich sit currently atop the Bundesliga standings with a three-point advantage to second-placed Leipzig.

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