Bayern Munich Defender Josip Stanisic Sidelined with Knee Injury

Bayern Munich's Josip Stanisic, who returned from a successful loan at Bayer Leverkusen, suffered a collateral ligament tear in his right knee during training. The Croatian international, who helped Leverkusen to an undefeated domestic run last season, will miss several weeks of play.

Bayern Munich defender Josip Stanisic, who returned after a successful loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen last season, has been ruled out for several weeks following a collateral ligament tear in his right knee, the club stated on Tuesday.

The 24-year-old Croatia international earned accolades for his part in Leverkusen's league and Cup double win in an undefeated domestic run last season. However, during Monday's training session, Stanisic sustained the injury that will keep him from the field for several weeks.

"Stanisic will be sidelined for several weeks after the Bayern defender tore a collateral ligament in his right knee in training on Monday. This was the result of an examination by FC Bayern's medical department," Bayern revealed. The Bundesliga season kicks off this weekend with Bayern set to travel to VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday.