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Injured Arjen Robben out for six weeks

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Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben

Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has been ruled out for around six weeks after sustaining a groin muscle injury in Saturday's friendly against lower division side Lippstadt, the Bundesliga champions said.

The 32-year-old, who made only 15 league appearances in an injury-hit 2015-16 season, scored once in Bayern's 4-3 win in manager Carlo Ancelotti's first game in charge, but was forced off after 35 minutes.

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