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Ribery undergoes surgery
Bayern Munich´s French star Franck Ribery, seen here in May 2008, has undergone successful surgery on his ankle and will be back in action early September
MUNICH, Germany (AFP) - Bayern Munich's France international midfielder Franck Ribery has undergone successful surgery on his ankle and will be back in action early September, the club announced on Saturday.
The 25-year-old, who damaged ankle ligaments in last month's Euro 2008, had a metal screw removed from his left ankle.
"The procedure took place without any complication and Ribery has already begun his physiotheraphy," a statement from the club read.
Ribery will miss the defending champions' start to the season on August 15 at home to Hamburg.
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