Portugal international Raphael Guerreiro is set to be sidelined for up to four months following foot surgery, Borussia Dortmund have confirmed.
The 23-year-old sustained the problem while on international duty at the Confederations Cup, with Guerreiro potentially out of action until October.
“German Cup winners Borussia Dortmund will be without Raphael Guerreiro for between three and four months. The 23-year-old underwent a foot operation today and is now set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines,” a statement read on Dortmund’s official website.
“Guerreiro sustained the injury while playing for European champions Portugal in a Confederations Cup group stage match against hosts Russia. BVB were subsequently assured by the Portuguese Football Association that the 23-year-old had only sustained a bruised foot.
“However, examinations conducted in Dortmund have now revealed that the foot of the Portugal international has suffered a clear break. Guerreiro, who made 35 appearances for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, the DFB Cup and the UEFA Champions League last season, scoring nine goals and setting up a further nine, will be out until October/November following the surgery.”
Guerreiro made 17 starts and a further seven sub appearances for Dortmund in the Bundesliga last season.
