By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Nils Petersen sidelined for several weeks

Nils Petersen is expected to miss the start of the new season due to a knee injury.
Nils Petersen.
Nils Petersen.Photo: Steven Schaap, CC BY-SA 4.0
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.

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