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The Bayern Munich club informed that one of the team leaders Franck Ribery will miss the first UEFA Champions League round of 16 match against Arsenal from London.
The 30-year-old footballer had to miss the German Bundesliga matches last weekend due to an injury, although it was expected that the winger could help Bayern in Europe.
It is reported that the French national team player underwent a buttock surgery. F. Ribery will have to be out of play for several weeks and miss the German Cup and championship matches.
The Champions League will return on February 18th, and Josep Guardiola's players will face Arsenal on February 19th at the Fly Emirates Stadium.
The return match in Munich will be played on March 11th, and the Frenchman should be ready to step onto the field.
