Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski to miss Celtic Champions League clash
Bayern took advantage of Dortmund's slip-up and eased past 10-man Leipzig, thanks to goals from James and Lewandowski. Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes says his side will be highly motivated to win when they play host to RB Leipzig this weekend at the Allianz Arena.
GLASGOW -- Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has been ruled out of their Champions League meeting with Celtic through injury.
Lewandowski, 29, scored in the 2-0 win over RB Leipzig on Saturday, which took Bayern top of the Bundesliga for the first time this season. However, he limped off on the stroke of half-time with a hamstring strain.
Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes said at his news conference at the weekend: "He complained of muscle pain and asked to go off. I do not think it is a serious injury but it has happened because he has been in permanent action over the last few weeks.
"He is constantly up against two or three players, showing great commitment and running a great deal. This is when muscle tweaks occur."
Kingsley #Coman is on board as #FCBayern begin their journey to Glasgow, but @lewy_official stays behind in Munich. #UCL #CELFCB pic.twitter.com/5vZGaWP53v
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) October 30, 2017
After his substitution against Leipzig, Lewandowski said he hoped to be fit for Tuesday's game, but after undergoing a fitness test in Munich on Monday he did not fly with the Bayern squad to the Scottish capital.
However, Bayern's club medic, Dr. Volker Braun, told SportBild he expects the striker to be fit for the meeting with Borussia Dortmund next Saturday.
Meanwhile, Kingsley Coman boarded the plane to Scotland after missing the weekend game due to bruising on his knee.
Mark Lovell covers Bayern Munich for ESPN FC. Follow him on Twitter: @LovellLowdown.
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