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Bayern defender De Ligt to miss Cup game

Last updated: 2023/09/24 at 6:25 PM

starconnect Published 24 September 2023

Munich's Matthijs de Ligt celebrates scoring his side's third goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfL Bochum at Allianz Arena. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa - IMPORTANT NOTE: In accordance with the requirements of the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga and the DFB Deutscher Fußball-Bund, it is prohibited to use or have used photographs taken in the stadium and/or of the match in the form of sequence pictures and/or video-like photo series.

Admin I Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023

MUNICH – Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt will have to sit out for a few days after taking a knock to his knee, the Bundesliga champions said on Sunday.

The injury it’s not serious, but the player is set to miss the German Cup game at Preußen Münster on Tuesday.

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“After being forced off at half-time in yesterday’s 7-0 win against VfL Bochum, Matthijs de Ligt has been given the all-clear by the FC Bayern medical department. The 24-year-old centre-back has a knock to the left knee and must only sit out for a few days,” Bayern said.

Bayern and Leipzig will play their German Cup first round matches this week as both sides played the German Supercup when the opening round took place.

Bayern visit Münster on Tuesday, while Leipzig travel to Wehen Wiesbaden on Wednesday.

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