Bayern Munich star Mario Gotze has been ruled out for at least 10 weeks after suffering an adductor injury in his thigh.
The 23-year-old ruptured a tendon while lunging for the ball in Germany's 1-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland in last night's Euro 2016 qualifier in Dublin.
Germany's team doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt confirmed the damage after Gotze underwent treatment to discover the extent of the problem.
"It's annoying for us and a real shame for him," Germany coach Joachim Low told reporters. "We wish him a good and speedy recovery. I am sure that he will be able to pick up his form again once he returns."
Gotze has scored two Champions League goals for Bayern so far this season.
