Ribery undergoes surgery

Bayern Munich's France international midfielder Franck Ribery has undergone successful surgery on his ankle and will be back in action early September, the club announced on Saturday.

The 25-year-old, who damaged ankle ligaments in last month's Euro 2008, had a metal screw removed from his left ankle.

“The procedure took place without any complication and Ribery has already begun his physiotheraphy,” a statement from the club read.

Ribery will miss the defending champions' start to the season on August 15 at home to Hamburg.