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Piszczek set for post-final hip operation

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Borussia Dortmund have announced that Łukasz Piszczek will undergo surgery on a persistent hip problem after Saturday's final and is expected to miss the start of next season.

Łukasz Piszczek (right) challenging Cristiano Ronaldo during the UEFA Champions League semi-finals
Łukasz Piszczek (right) challenging Cristiano Ronaldo during the UEFA Champions League semi-finals ©AFP/Getty Images

Borussia Dortmund have announced that defender Łukasz Piszczek will have hip surgery after Saturday's UEFA Champions League final against FC Bayern München and is expected to miss the start of next season.

The Polish international has been playing through the pain barrier for several months, attempting to limit his absence to the team. Still, with the Bundesliga club estimating his recovery will take up to five months, the 27-year-old could be sidelined until November.

The right-back had a similar problem in 2008 while at Hertha BSC Berlin, when he was forced to sit out nearly half a year. Piszczek has missed just a handful of games this term, starting 11 of Dortmund's 12 matches en route to Wembley.

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