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Schalke's Benedikt Hoewedes sidelined with hand injury

Xinhua, November 2, 2015 Adjust font size:

Schalke's team captain Benedikt Hoewedes will be sidelined for the next 10 days due to a metacarpal fracture, the "Royal Blues" confirmed the via the club's official homepage on Sunday.

Schalke's worst fears were confirmed as Benedikt Hoewedes suffered a metacarpal fracture in his right hand following tackle with Lukas Hinterseer at the 72nd minute.

Howedes received treatment on the pitch and completed the game yet. However, the German international had to undergo a surgery today and will thus miss the Europa League encounter against Sparta Praha and the Bundesliga local derby against Dortmund.

After yesterday's 1-1 draw with newly promoted Ingolstadt, Schalke slipped from the 3rd to the 4th place in the Bundesliga standings. Endi