Bayern Munich to take on Eintracht Braunschweig without Arjen Robben – DFB Pokal news
Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich will be without the Dutch international, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arjen-Robben-c6521, for the team’s first round DFB Pokal game against 2. Bundesliga side, Eintracht Braunschweig.
The match is due to take place on Monday, August 1, at Eintracht-Stadion. The winger complained about an ankle injury during his team’s friendly win over AC Milan and was forced off the field in the second half as a result. Munich will also be without the
likes of midfielder Franck Ribery and defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Breno-c8038 due to their respective injuries.
Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes told that the club would surely miss the trio during the match but it’s better not to risk the players prior to the start of the new Bundesliga campaign. He claimed that his team are strong enough to overhaul their opponents during
the DFB Pokal game without the injured players. Heynckes confirmed that Robben has been training hard since picking up that injury and will be available for Munich’s opening game of the 2011/12 season against Borussia Monchengladbach on Sunday, August 7, at
Allianz Arena.
Speaking to a local news channel, Manager added, "I am the type of coach who will only field players who are completely match fit and healthy."
Heynckes, at the same time, urged his remaining players to stay focused ahead of an important clash on Monday and demanded a match winning performance from his brigade. He also pushed his team to press harder as compared to the last season in order to add
another title to their cabinet. The manager mentioned that he would give his new recruits a chance to blossom in the middle in order to bolster their confidence ahead of the new season.
Last season’s top goalscorer, Mario Gomez, will be starting the game alongside skipper http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Manuel-Neuer-c23424 will also be starting the game for the Bundesliga
giants on Monday.
The Bavarians finished third on the table last season, behind champions Borussia Dortmund and the runners-up Bayer Leverkusen.
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