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Bayern makes changes for Leverkusen in Bundesliga after Arsenal loss, Ribery still injured
Bayern head coach Jupp Heynckes reacts during the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and FC Arsenal in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
MUNICH - Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes is rotating his squad for Saturday's Bundesliga game at Bayer Leverkusen following the midweek loss to Arsenal in the Champions League.
Heynckes says he is resting captain Philipp Lahm, striker Mario Mandzukic and offensive midfielder Thomas Mueller, while Franck Ribery is still troubled by the left ankle ligament strain that kept the France winger out of Wednesday's 2-0 loss.
Bayern remained in the Champions League through the away goals rule, but came in for strong criticism from club president Uli Hoeness, who said the team has "been playing pretty rubbish the last three weeks."
Heynckes says Hoeness "has the right to air his opinions."
Bayern is 20 points clear of Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, with third-place Leverkusen a point further behind.
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