Bayern Munich have suffered a scare ahead of this week's Champions League round of 16 first leg clash with Arsenal, after Xabi Alonso limped out of training on Monday.
It had been reported byfootball.londonthat Spanish veteran midfielder Alonso was likely to miss the first leg tie at the imposing Allianz-Arena due to a knee injury he sustained during a training session at the German giants Saebener Strasse training ground.Alonso had collided with substitute goalkeeper Sven Ulreich.
Alonso didn't complete today's training session due to knee problem, but he is fit for #FCBARS and can train with team tomorrow. [SPORT1] pic.twitter.com/VEGcpUSikZ
However,Sport1have since confirmed that the move was a precautionary measure, and that the former Liverpool man should be fit to feature in the tie in Germany despite the knock he suffered. Furthermore, Alonso will train on Tuesday as the club's preparation continues for their return to European competition.
Alonso, 35, announced earlier this season that he will be retiring from professional football when his contract expires in the summer. With this being his last crack at the Champions League, the player will want to ensure he's able to play every minute he can in order to capture the trophy with a third different club.
Bayern are already lacking the services of strapping centre half Jerome Boateng, and the trickery of enigmatic French winger Franck Ribery. These are certainly players of which Arsenal boss ArseneWenger and his men would definitelyrelish not having to face if they had to.
Alonso should be fit however, and Bayern will be looking to take control in the first leg ahead of a trip to the Emirates in the return.