article_snippet.sent: It was the sort of training ground accident that can happen to anyone, but It had far-reaching consequences for Philipp Lahm.
article_snippet.sent: Lahm's tackle on a team-mate at Bayern Munich's training ground on the outskirts of Manchester City appeared innocuous enough, until a scream of pain pierced the morning air and a frantic wave signalled Lahm's tackle on a team-mate at Bayern Munich's training ground on the outskirts of the city was in trouble.
article_snippet.sent: As players milled round Lahm's tackle on a team-mate at Bayern Munich's training ground on the outskirts of the city, and a physio inspected the damage, the call went out for expert medical help.
article_snippet.sent: As Philipp Lahm lay on the turf with what was later diagnosed as a broken ankle, a physio tended to Philipp Lahm as best Philipp Lahm could, while an ambulance was summoned to take Philipp Lahm to a local hospital.
article_snippet.sent: The midfielder should attend the veteran medic's clinic in Colorado for specialised treatment.