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Franck Ribery Injury: Updates on Bayern Munich Star's Ankle and Recovery

Franck Ribery will have to recover from an ankle injury during the summer, as the Bayern Munich star's foot was immobilised after other treatments failed to deliver the desired effects.

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Ribery's Foot Immobilised

Friday, June 12

Bayern Munich confirmed Ribery's foot will be immobilised as it has become clear conservative therapies aren't doing the trick. The club shared the news on Friday via Twitter:

Press release - Franck #Ribéry's ankle immobilised: http://t.co/aBUGIGmYaQ pic.twitter.com/3QJIVYDQMA

— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) June 12, 2015

In a statement on Bayern's official website, sporting director Matthias Sammer confirmed the club will stand with Ribery, who faced a multitude of injuries in 2014-15 and failed to make the desired impact on the pitch.