Bayern Munich sports director Matthias Sammer has suffered minor blood circulation problems and will need some time to recover, the Bundesliga club said yesterday.

Former Germany international Sammer has had “a tiny circulatory disorder in the brain,” and will not rush back to his duties with the team who are chasing a treble this season.

“There are no limitations for me and the doctors said I will make a full recovery,” he said. “I will, however, take the necessary time to recover in order then to be at Bayern’s disposal with all my strength.”

The 48-year-old played for and coached Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart before joining Bayern in 2012.

Bundesliga
B. M’gladbach vs Hoffenheim - 3-1
E. Frankfurt vs Mainz - 2-1

Leading standings: Bayern Munich 81; B. Dortmund 74; Bayer Leverkusen 54; H. Berlin 49; B. M’gladbach 48.

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