Bayern Munich could be without five key players for their Champions League quarter-final clash with Arsenal. Thomas Tuchel revealed the news in a press conference ahead of the clash with Heidenheim, a league clash that lands just days before the contest with the Gunners. In his press conference, Tuchel named captain Manuel Neuer as well as mainstays Leroy Sane and Kingsley Coman, among those doubtful for the European tie.Best porn XXX. The former Chelsea boss also included full-back Noussair Mazraoui and rising star Aleksandar Pavlovic in the list of players that could be set to miss out. Tuchel confirmed that the quintet would not be involved against Heidenheim, before adding: “None of those five are being rested for Tuesday. “They’re not in the squad because they’re not fit, so they’re a doubt for Tuesday. There’s no tendency. Every minute counts.” While it was confirmed that full-back Raphael Guerreiro would be back in the squad after suffering a thigh strain, the potential absentees for Bayern will certainly be a huge boost for Arsenal. Coman had been a regular fixture on the Bundesliga side’s team-sheets this season, before suffering an MCL tear in his left knee in January. Despite making his return off the bench in their last match, a 2-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund, Tuchel revealed the wide man suffered ‘muscular problems’ after the game. Meanwhile Sane, who has nine goals and 12 assists in all competitions this season, suffered a groin strain at the beginning of March, but did feature in Bayern’s last outing. However, Sky Germany reported the German international leaving the pitch early during training in the week, making it clear that he has struggled to shake off his injury troubles. With Neuer currently recovering from an abductor tear, and Mazraoui and Pavlovic facing a race against time to overcome a hamstring strain and tonsillitis respectively, this is the latest setback the Bavarian side must contend with. Having had their title hopes all but ended after defeat to Dortmund saw them fall 13 points behind league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern’s chances of silverware this season rest entirely on European success. Arsenal will be hoping to benefit from their misfortune, as they look to continue their bid for Premier League and Champions League glory. The Gunners are currently second in the league, just two points behind leaders Liverpool, with a near fully-fit squad available for the season’s run-in. Mikel Arteta’s side are hopeful that Bukayo Saka, who missed their last game against Luton as a precaution, will be fit for this weekend’s clash with Brighton, before their all-important European encounter. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd’s Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Arsenal boosted as Thomas Tuchel reveals five key Bayern Munich players are injury doubts for Champi
