Bayern Munich defender Josip Stanisic, who returned after last season’s successful loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen, has been ruled out for several weeks following a collateral ligament tear in his right knee, the club said on Tuesday.

The 24-year-old Croatia international, who won the league and Cup double in an undefeated domestic run with Leverkusen last season, was injured during Monday’s training session.

🇭🇷🤕 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 | Josip Stanišić (24) has suffered an external ligament rupture in his right knee. He will be out for several weeks. ❌

Speedy recovery to him. 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/coCknoUIxm

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Bayern confirm that Josip Stanišić tore the lateral ligament in his right knee during training on Monday and will be out for several weeks pic.twitter.com/b7oBW8E5Lk

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“Stanisic will be sidelined for several weeks after the Bayern defender tore a collateral ligament in his right knee in training on Monday. This was the result of an examination by FC Bayern’s medical department,” Bayern said.

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The Bundesliga season kicks off at the weekend with Bayern travelling to VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday.