Nils Petersen sidelined for several weeks
Nils Petersen is expected to miss the start of the new season due to a knee injury.
SC Freiburg striker Nils Petersen is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury in training.
In a statement on Thursday, the Bundesliga outfit said that the 32-year-old is expected to be out for six weeks due to a knee injury.
Freiburg face Würzburger Kickers in the DFB-Pokal in their first game of the season on 7 August.
Petersen scored eight goals in 32 Bundesliga appearances last season.