Bayern Munich's Xherdan Shaqiri to miss Champions League clash with Arsenal

Xherdan Shaqiri

Another injury blow to Bayern Munich as their midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri is set to miss the Champions league clash with Arsenal at Emirates with a thigh injury.

With their influential winger Franck Ribery already out for the first leg, this is indeed a blow for the Bavarians. With two of their wingers out for the game, this will boost Arsenal chances for winning the game against all odds.

Xherdan Shaqiri scored twice against Freiburg on Saturday but was eventually injured during the game. He is also expected to miss next Bundesliga game.

Bayern announced the news on their official website, “Xherdan Shaqiri scored his first Bundesliga brace in the 4-0 victory over Freiburg, but there was a bitter aftertaste to the afternoon for the Swiss schemer as he was forced off with injury after 61 minutes.”

“A post-match medical showed that the player ruptured a muscle in the back of his right thigh.”

“Shaq will now definitely miss the Champions League round of 16 first leg away to Arsenal on Wednesday and the following Sunday’s Bundesliga trip to Hannover.”