Menez loses part of ear after being stepped on in Bordeaux debut

Jeremy Menez suffered a freak injury in his Bordeaux debut on Wednesday, as the Frenchman - signed days ago from AC Milan - lost part of his right ear after being stepped on in a friendly against Lorient.

Didier Ndong accidentally stood on the 29-year-old's head in the second half of the pre-season contest, leaving Menez both bloodied and missing a chunk of his ear.

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Bordeaux released a statement after the 3-1 win, noting that the team's medical staff will determine if Menez requires surgery.

"Jeremy Menez had an ear cut off during the encounter against Lorient, which led to his premature exit in the 77th minute," the club said. "The medical staff will take a surgical opinion on whether to operate on the new Bordeaux player."