"Bayern Munich's club website issued a release on the injury: Lena Oberdorf tore the cruciate ligament in her right knee in FC Bayern Women's Bundesliga game against Köln, as confirmed following an examination on Monday. The 23-year-midfielder will have an operation on Tuesday and be out of action for several months. It's her second cruciate ligament tear in her right knee, having also suffered the injury in 2024."
""This news hits us all very hard and we feel for Lena. She worked tirelessly and with great desire to come back after her first injury. To now face a second such setback is incredibly hard. We are fully by Lena's side, will support her as best we can in her recovery and be there for her in every way," Rech said."
Lena Oberdorf suffered a second cruciate ligament tear in her right knee during Bayern Munich Women's Bundesliga match against Köln and will undergo surgery, sidelining her for several months and ending her season. The 23-year-old midfielder previously tore the same ligament in 2024. Bayern Munich expressed support and confirmed the diagnosis after examination. Bianca Rech said the setback is incredibly hard, praised Oberdorf's tireless work to return, and pledged full support during recovery. Bayern also recorded a 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund, and club conversations now include coaching contract timing and potential January reinforcements.
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