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1.03.2021Bayer 04

Torn cruciate: Long break for Fosu-Mensah

Bayer 04 Leverkusen will have to manage without Timothy Fosu-Mensah in the coming months. The defender suffered a torn cruciate in his right knee in the 2-1 defeat against SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday night.
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The injury to the Dutchman, who joined the Werkself from Manchester United during the winter transfer window, requires an operation. Following that, Fosu-Mensah will complete his rehab at the Leverkusen 'Werkstatt'.

"It's a tough blow for Timothy," declared sporting director Simon Rolfes. "We will do all we can to support him and help him come back stronger from this difficult situation."

 

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