Injured James misses Leipzig showdown

Bayern Munich has been dealt another injury blow ahead of the trip to RB Leipzig with James Rodriguez not travelling.

Published : Oct 25, 2017 00:17 IST

Bayern Munich has confirmed James Rodriguez will miss Wednesday's DFB-Pokal showdown with RB Leipzig with a back injury.
Bayern Munich has confirmed James Rodriguez will miss Wednesday's DFB-Pokal showdown with RB Leipzig with a back injury.
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Bayern Munich has confirmed James Rodriguez will miss Wednesday's DFB-Pokal showdown with RB Leipzig with a back injury.

Bayern Munich has confirmed James Rodriguez will miss Wednesday's DFB-Pokal showdown with RB Leipzig with a back injury.

The Colombia international has not travelled with the rest of the squad after picking up the problem.

The news is another blow to head-coach Jupp Heynckes, whose side has been beset with injuries in recent weeks.

Thomas Muller is facing three weeks out with a thigh problem, while Franck Ribery and Manuel Neuer are long-term absentees with respective knee and foot injuries and Juan Bernat is yet to appear this season.

Kingsley Coman could start the game in Leipzig if he has recovered from a bruised knee, though, while Mats Hummels (ankle) is expected to be fit and Javi Martinez is likely to return.

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