Robben

Robben to make injury return

Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben could return after five weeks out injured for Tuesday's German Cup semi-final against Borussia Dortmund.

Pep Guardiola's treble chasers wrapped up their third consecutive Bundesliga title at the weekend.

Captain Philipp Lahm said: "Dortmund will give everything because it's the only trophy they can still win."

Dortmund - in manager Jurgen Klopp's last 'Der Klassiker' - are without first-choice keeper Roman Weidenfeller.

Australian Mitch Langerak will start, having won each of his three games against Bayern in the past, including the 2012 German Cup final.

Klopp, who will resign at the end of the season, is attempting to sign out with his fourth major trophy in seven years at the club - following two Bundesliga titles and the cup.

But Bayern, who are at home, will be formidable opposition, having won the last two German Cups.

Winger Robben (stomach) and defender Mehdi Benatia (groin), will be assessed before the game.

Bayern rested players for Saturday's 1-0 win over Hertha Berlin and keeper Manuel Neuer said: "We need all our power and top form to beat Dortmund. It will be a hard fight.

The other semi-final sees third-tier Arminia Bielefeld take on second-placed Bundesliga side Wolfsburg on Wednesday.

Credit: BBC


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