Robert Lewandowski requires groin surgery, says Bayern Munich temporary boss Hansi Flick - but the striker is yet to decide just when he will have the operation.
The 31-year-old has been in excellent form for the Bundesliga champions this season, with 20 goals across 16 games in all competitions.
However, the Poland captain needs to undergo a proceedure for his injury problem and, according to reports, could go under the knife during the international break with his side already assured of their place at Euro 2020.
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Flick, who was charged with taking charge of the first team following Niko Kovac's dismissal in the wake of Saturday's 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt, confirmed Lewandowski however is yet to set a date for any operation.