Bayern midfielder Robben sidelined against Cologne

Bayern key player Arjen Robben will be out of action due to influenza and a consequential trainings deficit, the club announced on Friday.


Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben signs autographs before a friendly soccer match against a selection of winter Olympic sport stars in the Allianz Arena in Munich August 8, 2010. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)
The 27-year-old Robben had to interrupt a stress test at the Saebener Strasse trainings centum he will be therefore sidelined on Saturday Bundesliga against Cologne.

Dutchmen Robben was already out of action the entire first half of the season; his important goals are needed as 3rd positioned Bayern has a 14-point gap to leader Dortmund.

However, Bayern can surprisingly reckon on midfielder Franck Ribery who will be fielded against Cologne, since he recovered from a ligament strain.

Source: Xinhua