Munich, March 13 (IANS): Bayern Munich wingers Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben have been sidelined for Saturday's Bundesliga encounter against SV Werder Bremen.
Both players suffered injuries during Wednesday's 7-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League to miss the match against Bremen at the 25th round of Bundesliga, reports Xinhua.
Dutchman Robben sustained a trapped nerve in his thigh at the 19th minute and to be replaced for Sebastian Rode meanwhile Frenchman Ribery left the pitch after 59 minutes due to a sprained ankle.
The German giants sit currently atop the Bundesliga standings with an 11-point advantage over second-placed VFL Wolfsburg.