Bayern Munich sweating on Jérôme Boateng's fitness

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Lewis Ambrose·9 December 2019

Jérôme Boateng is racing to be fit for Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash with Tottenham on Wednesday.

The German defender suffered a calf problem at the weekend, an injury that went on to hurt the reigning Bundesliga champions.

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Replacement Javi Martínez was sent off and conceded a late penalty as Bayern fell to a 2-1 defeat to league leaders Borussia Mönchengladbach.

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Bayern are now hoping Boateng will be fit in time for Wednesday’s game.

The issue is not thought to be too serious, with Sport Bild reporting the centre-back is expected to feature in midweek.

With Niklas Süle and Lucas Hernandez already sidelined, the last thing Bayern need is another defender out of action.