Bayern train ahead of Champions League meet with Dinamo Zagreb

Bayern Munich were on the training pitch on Monday (September 28) ahead of their Champions League Group F game at home to Dinamo Zagreb.

It was the last chance for the German champions to hone their skills before they attempt to snap their opponents’ 45-game unbeaten run.

Coach Pep Guardiola said earlier on Monday that midfielders Arturo Vidal and Sebastian Rode might be unable to play. Chile international Vidal is feeling pain in his knee while Rode is nursing a knock, Guardiola said, adding he would have just 14 or 15 fit players for Tuesday’s game.

Bayern, who have won every league and German Cup game as well as their Champions League opener so far, are already without wingers Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery as well as defenders Medhi Benatia and Holger Badstuber among others.

Javi Martinez only recently came back from a months-long injury break.

Guardiola also ruled out a return for Robben, saying it was still too soon for the Dutchman, who has recovered from injury.

Bayern won their opening group game at Olympiakos and victory over Dinamo, who beat Arsenal in their first game, would put them in the box seat after two matches.

But Dinamo, who beat Osijek 4-1 on Friday (September 25), have been on consistent form — they have not lost in any competition since a 1-0 defeat by Astra Giurgiu in the Europa League group stage on November 27, 2014.