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Schweinsteiger and Demichelis doubtful
MUNICH (AFP) - Bayern Munich midfielders Bastian Schweinsteiger and Martin Demichelis are doubtful for their Champions League quarter-final, second leg against AC Milan on Wednesday, the German club said.
Schweinsteiger hurt a knee in Saturday's German league action and Demichelis has a hamstring pull. Both scored in the 2-1 victory at Hanover.
"His (Schweinsteiger's) absence will be a big blow but we are still hoping he will be able to play," said Bayern coach Ottmar Hitzfeld. Hitzfeld was less optimistic about Demichelis however saying: "He is very doubtful."
Bayern had hoped Argentinian Demichelis would step up to the plate in place of Frenchman Willy Sagnol, who is out for the rest of the season after right knee surgery.
In Demichelis's absence, Bosnia's Hasan Salihamidzic could pull back into defence allowing a midfield spot for Andreas Ottl.
Hitzfeld also confirmed veteran Mehmet Scholl, who has a calf injury, will not be in the squad for Wednesday's match though he is retiring in the summer and only makes rare, substitute appearances.
Bayern and AC Milan are level at 2-2 after the first leg in Italy.
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