By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Palacios out for several weeks after surgery

Bayer Leverkusen's Exequiel Palacios has gone under the knife and will now be out of action for four weeks.
Exequiel Palacios.
Exequiel Palacios.Photo: GEPA Pictures/Sven Sonntag

Back from vacation, Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Exequiel Palacios is currently sidelined. 

As confirmed by Die Werkself, Palacios underwent meniscus surgery after winning Copa América with Argentina in July. 

The 25-year-old is expected to return to action in around four weeks. 

Palacios played an important role for the German champions last season, featuring 36 times with five goals and six assists to his name. 

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