MUNICH — Bayern Munich’s full-back Sacha Boey is facing another setback in his recovery, having sustained an injury to the ligaments in his ankle during training. This comes as a disappointing development for the player, who has been struggling with fitness issues for some time.

Boey had made his return to the pitch toward the end of last month after undergoing surgery for a meniscus tear in his left knee back in September. Following his brief comeback, the news of yet another injury is a significant blow.

The club announced on Tuesday that Sacha Boey will be sidelined for the foreseeable future due to this latest injury. Boey joined Bayern Munich from Galatasaray in January but has had more time away from matches than on the field since his arrival. The player has been plagued by two hamstring injuries this season, limiting his participation to just two games in the Bundesliga during the ongoing 2023-24 campaign, while he has only made a total of eight appearances across all competitions this season.

Boey’s ongoing struggles illustrate the challenges athletes often face in maintaining fitness and securing their spots in competitive teams, especially when dealing with multiple injuries. Bayern Munich will now need to rely on other players to fill the gap left by Boey while he recovers.