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Wolfsburg defender Jung suffers torn ACL

Tests have confirmed that Sebastian Jung tore a his ACL during Wolfsburg's 3-2 Champions League win over Gent on Wednesday.

Wolfsburg defender Sebastian Jung has suffered a torn cruciate ligament, the Bundesliga club has confirmed.

The right back was forced off late in the first half of Wolfsburg's 3-2 Champions League last-16 win at Gent on Wednesday. Wolfsburg released a statement Thursday announcing that Jung has torn the ACL in his left knee, meaning he faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Coach Dieter Hecking told the club's official website: "The injury is very bitter for us and Sebi.