Saturday, October 18, 2014

Bayern Munich's Thiago Alcantara Suffers Another Huge Injury Setback

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 16:  Thiago Alcantara attends the FC Bayern Muenchen training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League Group E match against Manchester City at Allianz Arena on September 16, 2014 in Munich, Germany.  (Photo by Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara is facing 'a lengthy absence' after tearing a ligament in his right knee.


The 23-year-old Spanish international has been out of action since March when he tore a ligament in a Bundesliga clash with Hoffenheim, but had to undergo surgery after a brief return in May. Having missed the World Cup in the summer, Thiago was on the comeback trail only to re-injure himself in training on Wednesday.


Bayern tweeted the news shortly afterwards, saying: "Devastating: @Thiago6 (23) has suffered a ligament tear in training. He needs an operation and is set for another lengthy absence."


Speaking on Bayern's official website, Thiago said: "What can I say? Of course, I am profoundly disappointed and desperate at the moment.


"Why always me? But I will not give up. I will fight again. I'm going to get close again and I will celebrate my comeback at Bayern."


Thiago played 20 times across all competitions for Bayern last season, but has yet to make an appearance for the German champions this season. However, Bayern sporting director Matthias Sammer insists Bayern will stand by their young talent in his recuperation.


Sammer said: "We are all shocked and saddened by this re-injury. 


"Thiago was so close to his comeback after a long time out but he knows that the whole of FC Bayern is there for him. We will do everything to ensure that he is healthy again and can bring us a lot of titles."

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