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Mario Gotze out Indefinitely After Being Diagnosed with 'Metabolic Disturbances'

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Borussia Dortmund playmaker Mario Gotze is set to remain on the sidelines after an investigation into his recurring muscular problems uncovered "the player has metabolic disturbances."

Per the Bundesliga side's official website, 24-year-old Gotze, who has not played since late January, has been withdrawn from training "for the time being," with no specific date set for his return.

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BREAKING: Borussia Dortmund confirm Mario Gotze is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a ‘metabolic disorder' https://t.co/4yOnrkLYoB

February 27, 2017 at 6:49:48 AM PST

The Germany international returned to Dortmund last summer after a frustrating three-year spell at Bayern Munich and has made 11 Bundesliga appearances in 2016-17, netting one goal and providing one assist, per WhoScored.