Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery to miss start of season
Michael Dalder / Reuters
Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that star midfielder Franck Ribery will miss the start of the club's Bundesliga title defense.
Bayern, who are currently on a pre-season tour of China, announced the setback in Ribery's recovery today.
#Guardiola on #Ribéry: "He won't be ready for the first game of the season, but it's getting better, I'm optimistic." pic.twitter.com/SNY5meSOra
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) July 17, 2015
An ankle injury has sidelined Ribery since he first injured it during last season's Champions League match with Shakhtar Donestsk, on March 11, 2015.
In Ribery's absence, Guardiola will likely opt to employ new signing Douglas Costa from Shakhtar on the right wing.
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