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Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery ruled out for up to three weeks

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has been ruled out of action for up to three weeks with a muscular problem.

Bayern assistant coach Hermann Gerland, who confirmed Ribery left training on Friday, said: "He definitely needs 14 days to three weeks before he can play again."

Ribery, 33, will miss Bayern's Champions League game against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday and Bundesliga games against Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Moenchengladbach, while he is doubtful for the trip to Augsburg on Oct. 29

Holger Badstuber returned to Bayern's squad for the first time since Feb. 10 for Saturday's game in Frankfurt. The injury-prone defender broke a bone in his left foot.