The Die Roten legend starts 2019 with a fine followed up by an injury.
Franck Ribery has reportedly suffered an injury in the practice game in Doha this evening. Bild reports that the injury-prone Bayern Munich icon has suffered a thigh strain and will be out for two weeks.
Rumored to be his last season at Bayern, Ribery will now miss the Telekom Cup that takes place in Düsseldorf in four days, as well as the first league game of the new year against Hoffenheim on the 13th of January.
Ribery’s injury occurred during a closed internal test game similar to the game previously described here. Thanks to a moment of paparazzi from Bild, Bayern fans saw how the Croatian coach divided the two teams into a ‘defensive team’ and an ‘offensive team’. Kovac could be using these test matches to practice defensive drills against a high press. Everything is speculation as of now, but it is possible that Ribery may have been injured in a similar drill.
Ribery has had a rough start to 2019, this injury occurring right after he was fined by Bayern for his rather childish response to journalists criticizing his dinner with the Turkish internet phenomenon known as Salt Bae, whose full name is Nusret Gökçe.
Injuries suffered in training always leave fans with a feeling of irritation, since they seem so avoidable. Then again, the length of Ribery’s injury could be a lot worse. If his treatment goes well, Ribery will be back up and running before the Liverpool games.
Doyeimosyz
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Ceadilopsu
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wish you a speedy recovery Frank ⚽
BINGBANG
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we should have more medical experiance
Bazabemouz
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Get back soon Frank we need you!
dahbkpruz
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Get well soon Mr Frank Ribery..
Mishan007
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hope he'll be back stronger!
Maeabotuy
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get well soon
Cyrinnho92
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The guy is exhausted. Let him just retire
JusticeAhmed
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[Cry][Cry][Cry][Cry]Am going to miss my Ribery
Vezonic22
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Karma? or just unforseen problem that he didn't see coming? Whatever, I hope he comes back better & stronger. I like watching him plays
VanishPrasad
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Get well soon Maestro.....Ribery
Carybary
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Bayern Munich can't afford such a high salary. Maybe it's time for him to leave.
LoveHardy
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Bayern Munich still needs him on the sidelines. They can't leave without a strong new player.
wrapped
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I hope the King can stay in Bayern, even as a substitute.
Disneyy
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When he was young, Ribery was one of the top stars in the world. He also had the strength to win the Golden Globe Award.
opldmkk
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I remember him flying with Robben to lead Bayern Munich to win the Triple Championship.
typewrit
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As we get older, Bayern Munich is going to train youngsters. It's time for him to leave.
usability
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Looking forward to the return of Robben and Ribery, they can't play many games at Bayern Munich.
prakashcr7
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End of an era. Ribery set to leave the club at the end of the season