By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Leverkusen youngster out for months with thigh injury

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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