Jeremy Menez loses ear in freak accident on debut for Bordeaux

French international Jeremy Menez has lost part of his ear in a freak accident during his debut match for Bordeaux.

The 29-year-old forward suffered the horrific injury three days after joining from Italian club AC Milan.

He was left bloodied after being caught on the ground by the boot of FC Lorient's Didier Ndong in a pre-season friendly.

Bordeaux confirmed their new star was forced to have surgery on his right ear.

Ndong issued an apology but stressed the result of his challenge had been accidental.

Menez, whose former clubs included PSG, Monaco and Roma, had returned to French football after a two-year spell in Milan.