Mario Goetze sidelined with minor injury

Mario Goetze sidelined with minor injury

Published Aug. 23, 2011 8:14 a.m. ET

Borussia Dortmund says midfielder Mario Goetze will miss training for three days because of a groin strain.

The Bundesliga club said on its website Tuesday that the 19-year-old Goetze contracted the minor injury during Dortmund's 2-0 win at home over Nuremberg on Saturday.

Team doctor Markus Braun recommended a special rehabilitation program for the Germany international.

It's unclear whether Goetze will be fit for Dortmund's trip to Leverkusen in the league on Saturday.

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Sven Bender also missed training Tuesday, due to a knee problem, but is expected to train again on Wednesday.

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