Ankle injury sidelines Gomez

Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg will be without captain Mario Gomez for the foreseeable future. The Germany star picked up an ankle injury during Saturday’s game against Hannover 96 (1-1). Further details regarding the injury will be made available after Gomez undergoes additional tests on Monday.

"The injury is really annoying but I want to and will do all I can go get back as quickly as possible," Gomez said following the diagnosis. "However, I know these injuries take time and patience." Sporting director Olaf Rebbe added: "Not having Mario in the team is a massive blow. We don't know yet how long we'll be without him but the team is strong enough to compensate."

Gomez sustained the injury as he attempted to take a shot. His leg gave way as he collected a pass from midfielder Josuha Guilavogui. He was taken off before the break.

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Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg will be without captain Mario Gomez for the foreseeable future. The Germany star picked up an ankle injury during Saturday’s game against Hannover 96 (1-1). Further details regarding the injury will be made available after Gomez undergoes additional tests on Monday.

"The injury is really annoying but I want to and will do all I can go get back as quickly as possible," Gomez said following the diagnosis. "However, I know these injuries take time and patience." Sporting director Olaf Rebbe added: "Not having Mario in the team is a massive blow. We don't know yet how long we'll be without him but the team is strong enough to compensate."

Gomez sustained the injury as he attempted to take a shot. His leg gave way as he collected a pass from midfielder Josuha Guilavogui. He was taken off before the break.