After further scans, Bayern doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt announced that the player has injured his right ankle.

"We hope the njury is not too drawn-out, but we’re counting on being without Lahm for the next two or three matches,” reported coach Jürgen Klinsmann.

Upon hearing the news, the player himself was upbeat about being sidelined for few weeks.

"I’m assuming I’ll be playing again before the winter break, although we haven’t had the final diagnosis yet," said Lahm.

"It’s a shame when you’re forced to take a break, but it’s not come as a shock. I’ve had much worse.