Schalke defender Uchida to miss rest of season

Schalke's Atsuto Uchida. (Frank Augstein/AP)

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — Schalke says right back Atsuto Uchida is unlikely to play again this season after returning his native Japan to have more treatment on his ailing right knee.

Coach Andre Breitenreiter says, "Atsuto will probably not play a role again this season and we all wish that he is back next season completely healthy."

Uchida has not played for Schalke in the Bundesliga for nearly a year. He underwent an operation on his knee in Japan during the off-season against the advice of Schalke doctors.

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