Borussia Dortmund defender Erik Durm is set for an absence of several months after undergoing surgery on his hip, Kicker have reported.
The 25-year-old, who has not yet made an appearance this season, could now miss a large portion of the season.
The club confirmed in a statement that Durm had successfully undergone a hip operation in Munich, and that he will be sidelined "until further notice".
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"BVB Full-back Erik Durm has undergone a successful operation on his hip," the statement read. "The procedure was carried out by Professor Dr.