By Rune Gjerulff @runegjerulff
Bayer Leverkusen’s Arthur will be out for up to three months after suffering an injury on international duty with Brazil.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen youngster Arthur has suffered a major injury setback.
The 20-year-old new signing from Brazil will be sidelined for up to three months with a thigh injury, the club confirmed on Monday.
Arthur suffered a muscle tendon injury in his right thigh while playing for Brazil’s U-23 team against Morocco on Thursday.
The 20-year-old will now undergo rehabilitation at the Bayer Leverkusen training center.
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