Thomas Muller will be unavailable for both legs of Bayern Munich’s Champions League last-16 clash with Liverpool after UEFA hit the forward with a two-match ban.
The Germany international was sent off in Bayern’s final Group E game – a 3-3 draw at Ajax last month – after a dangerous high challenge on Nicolas Tagliafico, which saw him catch his opponent with a boot to the head.
Thomas Muller will miss both of Bayern’s Champions League games with Liverpool after receiving a two-match ban for his red card against Ajax 🔴 pic.twitter.com/pghZqtLDtc
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Muller was shown a straight red card for his foul and Bayern will be forced to take on Jurgen Klopp’s men without him after UEFA confirmed the suspension on Friday.
BREAKING | Thomas Muller will be forced to sit out both legs of Bayern Munich’s Champions League last-16 encounter with Liverpool after being hit with a two-match ban.
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The first leg of the tie takes place at Anfield on February 19 before the return at the Allianz Arena on March 13.