Ribery sidelined by ligament damage

Bayern Munich forward Franck Ribery has torn the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee and will be sidelined for several weeks, the Bundesliga champions said on Monday. The 34-year-old Frenchman, who was injured in Sunday's 2-2 league draw at Hertha Berlin, will have his knee put in a splint for a few weeks while he starts the rehabilitation process.

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery will be out for up to three months with a torn knee ligament sustained against Hertha Berlin on Sunday. ? pic.twitter.com/5CPIJsQFja

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"We're sorry Franck has injured himself," Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said on the club's website (fcbayern.com). "We all wish him a speedy and successful recovery."

Breaking: @FranckRibery has suffered an LCL tear in his left knee.

Get well soon, Franck! ? #ComeBackStronger #MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/DBatgkalR9— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) October 2, 2017

.@FranckRibery will be out of action for the time being. We hope to see you back on the pitch soon! #ComeBackStronger ? pic.twitter.com/u4hCSSuA7B

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