Bayern Munich have confirmed winger Franck Ribery has torn the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee.
The 34-year-old appeared to jar his knee when he stood on top of the ball during the second half of his side's 2-2 Bundesliga draw away to Hertha Berlin on Sunday.
"We're sorry Franck has hurt himself," chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said via the club's official website. "We all wish him a quick recovery."
Breaking: has suffered an LCL tear in his left knee.Get well soon, Franck! October 2, 2017
Bayern said in a statement that Ribery has already begun rehabilitation work to repair the damage, although he will not require surgery.
Speaking after the match, the former Marseille star said: "I'm in a lot of pain. The outer ligament is probably damaged. I hope it's not any worse than that."
Team-mate Jerome Boateng tweeted soon after the news: "Get well soon bro!".
Get well soon bro ! October 2, 2017
