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'I feel bad' - Vidal fears longer lay-off but could return against Arsenal

The Bayern Munich midfielder could be out for "two or three weeks" but hopes to be fit for a Champions League last-16 clash with the Gunners

Arturo Vidal's rib injury could sideline him for up to three weeks, placing the Bayern Munich midfielder in doubt to face Arsenal in the last-16 of the Champions League.

The Chile international sustained the problem in the Telekom Cup final on January 14, where Bayern defeated Mainz 2-1.

Vidal did start against Freiburg as the champions returned to Bundesliga action with a 2-1 success on Friday, but he could not complete 90 minutes and was forced off early in the second half.