Bayern Munich defender Josip Stanisic sidelined for weeks after knee ligament tear

Bayern Munich defender Josip Stanisic, who had a stellar loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen last season, is facing a setback after sustaining a collateral ligament tear in his right knee. According to the club's announcement on Tuesday, Stanisic will be sidelined for several weeks as he undergoes treatment and rehabilitation for his injury.

The 24-year-old Croatia international, who won the league and Cup double in an undefeated domestic run with Leverkusen last season, was injured during Monday's training session.

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"Stanisic will be sidelined for several weeks after the Bayern defender tore a collateral ligament in his right knee in training on Monday. This was the result of an examination by FC Bayern's medical department," Bayern said.

The Bundesliga season kicks off at the weekend, with Bayern travelling to VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday.

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