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Dortmund star Gotze ruled out indefinitely due to 'metabolic disorders'

The World Cup winner has struggled to make an impact this season and is now set for more time on the sidelines.

BORUSSIA DORTMUND HAVE released a statement announcing that midfielder Mario Gotze will be out of action for an unspecified period due to “metabolic disorders”.

The midfielder has been limited to just 11 league appearances this season following his summer move from Bayern, with various injury problems having held him back.

The World Cup winner has endured plenty of criticism since his switch back to Dortmund, and the latest setback will do little to help his cause in proving his critics wrong on the pitch.

A statement on the Bundesliga club’s official website read: “Borussia Dortmund will have to do without their midfielder Mario Gotze.

“The world champion has been struggling with muscular problems in recent months, leading to a thorough internal search for possible causes.

Investigations have now revealed metabolic disorders, which make it absolutely necessary to take Gotze out of training.”

Gotze has scored just two goals in all competitions so far this season but remains determined to help Thomas Tuchel’s side as they battle on three fronts.

He said: “I am getting treatment and will do everything to get back into training again to help our team reach our goals.”

Sporting director Michael Zorc added: “We are glad, that we now know the reasons for Mario’s problems and we are convinced that he will give us an extra quality with his extraordinary skills once he has completely recovered. Everybody at the BVB will give him full support.”

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    Feb 27th 2017, 3:53 PM

    “Muscular problems” I wonder if he needs steroids to treat it and therefore needs to take time off from competing. I hope it works out for him whatever the problem is

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    Feb 27th 2017, 4:03 PM

    It’s a genetically inherited condition with many different problems & symptoms. They will miss him but potentially he could be out a very long time. Pity

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    Feb 27th 2017, 7:37 PM

    Ah so that’s what’s wrong with Mo Farrah….

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    Feb 28th 2017, 3:49 AM

    He’s on the juice

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