Philippe Coutinho will be sidelined for at least two weeks after undergoing ankle surgery, Bayern Munich announced on Friday.
The Brazil international had surgery to remove loose fragments in his right ankle joint, with the Bundesliga club confirming the procedure was a success.
Coutinho, who is on a season-long loan at Bayern from Barcelona, contributing nine goals and eight assists in 32 appearances, will begin his recovery programme in 14 days.
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"On Friday, Philippe Coutinho underwent an operation on his right ankle, during which loose joint fragments were removed," a club statement read.