Christian McCaffrey consulting with specialist in Germany for Achilles injury as 49ers’ troubles mount [Video]

Another blown lead, another bad update. 

Fresh off a 27-24 loss to the winless Los Angeles Rams over the weekend, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed Monday that star running back Christian McCaffrey is consulting with a specialist in Germany about his lingering Achilles injury. 

“I know he’s going to see a specialist that I believe can help him with his Achilles process,” Shanahan told reporters. “I think he’s doing that over these next few days and, hopefully, it’ll help.”

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The update follows a decision to place McCaffrey on injured reserve Sept. 14 for his Achilles tendinitis. He initially got hurt early in training camp and missed four weeks of practice before returning on a limited basis. 

Concern about the injury grew when he was ruled out for the Niners’ season opener against the New York Jets,but the latest update raises more questions about whether McCaffrey will be ready to go when he is eligible to …