Bayern Munich team news: Robert Lewandowski injury scare ahead of Champions League clash with Real Madrid
CARLO ANCELOTTI admits Robert Lewandowski is a major injury doubt for Bayern Munich’s Champions League blockbuster with Real Madrid.
The Polish hit-man missed training on Monday with a shoulder problem, and managed just 20 minutes today ahead of the clash at the Allianz Arena.
Robert Lewandowski trained for just 20 minutes with Bayern todayGetty Images
Ancelotti said: “Lewandowski trained today only for 20 minutes, because he had a problem in his last game. He felt good, but we’ll see how he feels tomorrow.
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“If he has no pain, he will play, if he has pain, he won’t play.”
“I can’t give a percentage, he trained today and we have to see how he feels.
Lewandowski headed out to training along with Franck RiberyAP:Associated PressThe Polish striker was able to smile during the short time he was trainingGetty ImagesLewandowski stood to the left of full-back David AlabaGetty ImagesBut Lewandowski was soon limping away from training on TuesdayGetty ImagesCarlo Ancelotti watched on as his players trained for the Real Madrid clashAP:Associated PressThe Italian then told the media that he considered Lewandowski a doubt for the gameEPA
“He had a good feeling, but I can’t say whether he will feel better or not (tomorrow).”
But he then limped off and has been restricted to work in the gym over the last two days.
The striker, 28, has netted 46 goals in 45 games for club and country this season and his absence would come as a major blow to Ancelotti.
Lewandowsi is a doubt to face Real after being subbed against DortmundGetty ImagesLewandowski fires in a free-kick during Bayern’s 4-1 win against DortmundGetty ImagesLewandoski slides to celebrate one of his two goals on SaturdayRex Features
The giant keeper underwent surgery at the end of last month and was a doubt to face Real.
Bayern thrashed Arsenal over two legs in the Champions League last 16Getty Images
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Douglas Costa was facing a race to be fit to play against Los Blancos, but ended a month-long absence by returning from a knee problem by coming on for the final 15 minutes against Dortmund.
Forward Thomas Muller also missed the game through injury but was back in training on Monday.
If Lewandowski fails to recover in time, Muller could get the nod.
The Germany international said: “I took part in the squad programme as usual, which is a good sign.
Douglas Costa was a thorn in Arsenal’s side as the Gunners were hammeredGetty ImagesCosta returned to training this week only to limp out yesterdayGetty Images
“We’re very confident. It’s a European cracker featuring two top teams.
“Of course we’re really looking forward to it. We also notice it outside the club, not only in terms of the media.
“But also when talking to friends or acquaintances in Munich. Everyone’s talking about the game.”
Thomas Muller was back training for Bayern todayGetty Images
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