Bayern Munich playmaker Jamal Musiala will be out for a "long period" after he suffered a broken fibula and an ankle dislocation at the Club World Cup.
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala reportedly broke his left fibula and damaged several ligaments. He will remain out of action for 4-5 months.
Bayern Munich's 3-1 win at 10-man Augsburg on Friday put them nine points clear of Bayer Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga table
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has never lost to Bayern Munich, with three wins and three draws in six meetings.
Bayern Munich re-established their eight-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga with a deserved 4-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.
Bayer Leverkusen had 15 shots to Bayern Munich's two, but could not find a goal.
Bayer Leverkusen sit eight points behind Bundesliga table toppers Bayern Munich, ahead of their encounter.
Bayern Munich face Celtic in Glasgow in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday knowing midfielder Jamal Musiala has added another string to his impressive bow -- consistency
Jamal Musiala came off the bench to rescue an injury-hit Bayern Munich, scoring twice in a 4-2 win over lowly Heidenheim, sending his side six points clear in the Bundesliga
Bayern Munich were dumped out of the German Cup by holders Bayer Leverkusen as Nathan Tella's second-half goal secured a 1-0 win for the Bundesliga champions on Tuesday.