FC Bayern München defender Lucio is likely to be out for at least a week after picking up a foot injury during his side's 3-1 defeat against Werder Bremen on Saturday.
Own goal
The 28-year-old defender capped a miserable afternoon by straining ligaments while attempting to chase for a ball with Bremen forward Aaron Hunt with 74 minutes played. Previously, Lucio had made a mistake that led to Diego's opening goal and also scored the own goal that effectively gave the three points to Thomas Schaaf’s side.
Return uncertain
It is not yet clear when the Brazilian will return to action. He was due to sidestep Wednesday's German Cup clash against 1. FC Kaiserslautern through suspension anyway but Lucio is currently expected to miss next weekend’s Bundesliga match against UEFA Cup hopefuls Eintracht Frankfurt. Whether he will be fit in time for Bayern’s forthcoming UEFA Champions League match against Sporting Clube de Portugal is also uncertain.