Borussia Dortmund winger Marco Reus has been ruled out for the rest of the year after tearing ligaments in his right ankle during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Paderborn, the club said on Sunday.
Dortmund said in a statement that tests showed the extent of the injury which would keep the 25-year-old sidelined at least until the start their winter training camp in January.
The Germany international had made his comeback on Saturday following another ankle injury and scored for a 2-0 lead on the stroke of half-time.
But he had to be taken off on a stretcher after a rough challenge by former Dortmund player Marvin Bakalorz. Reus also missed the World Cup with yet another injury, this time to his left ankle.
The Bundesliga stops for a winter break on December 21st, resuming on January 30th. Dortmund, who are 15th in the league, travel to Arsenal for a Champions League group game on Wednesday.
The German club have secured a spot in the knockout stage with two games to spare, although with their league ambitions already as much as dashed after their torrid start to the season, the fitness of Reus will prove key to their remaining European dream.
