Mesut Ozil: (Knee) Needs At Least Seven More Weeks

Ozil said Thursday that he will need at least another seven weeks to recover from the ligament tear in his knee, The Guardian reports. "I have already been out for five weeks and will be out for another seven weeks," Ozil said.

Analysis:

Ozil's initial timetable for return was 10 to 12 weeks, with his new estimate putting him at the longer end of that spectrum. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, he's likely seven weeks away from training, which will put his return to matches even further away.