#SPORTS UPDATE: Bayern will be without three key midfielders for the quarter-final second leg. Bastian Schweinsteiger is suspended following his first leg sending-off, Javier Martinez also misses out through suspension, while Thiago Alcantara is injured. But defender Dante is available after serving a one-match ban. Manchester United have doubts over the fitness of Wayne Rooney, although he travelled to Bavaria despite his injured toe, which was seriously bruised in last weeks first leg at Old Trafford. Ashley Young is also a doubt after he picked up a hand injury in the weekends win over Newcastle in the Premier League. But experienced left-back Patrice Evra has indicated he expects to be fit enough to return to the side after missing the first leg through suspension and despite struggling with a knee problem. Arda Turan misses out while Diego Costa is a doubt after he missed Atletico Madrid training on Monday as they prepared for their Champions League meeting with Barcelona. The duo both missed Saturday’s 1-0 League win over Villareal through injury. Costa is still recovering from a thigh injury while Arda underwent physiotherapy for a hernia problem. Raul Garcia returns after serving a European suspension, as will club captain Gabi who missed the Villareal match for the same reason. Barcelonas main injury concerns are at the back where Gerard Pique is missing with a hip injury so Marc Bartra could again deputise with Carles Puyol out long term. Barcelona also have to finish the season with veteran goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto after Victor Valdes was ruled out with a knee ligament injury. Borussia Dortmund have signed striker Adrian Ramos from Hertha Berlin for next season on a four-year contract to replace Robert Lewandowski who is leaving to join Bayern Munich. Santi Cazorla has admitted he will leave Arsenal unless the club starts winning trophies. The midfielder recently extended his contract at the Emirates Stadium by a further 12 months until 2017. However in an interview with Sources, Cazorla has hinted he may return to his native Spain if the club cannot compete for major honours. Hull City Owner, Assem Allams application to change the name of Hull City to Hull Tigers has been rejected by the Football Association. Assem, who took charge of the club in in December 2010, has threatened to sell if he is not allowed to change the 110-year-old name. Xabi Alonso should have been sent off during Borussia Dortmunds Champions League exit at the hands ofReal Madrid, according to Jurgen Klopp. Alonsos persistent fouling in the opening 45 earned him a deserved booking, but Signal Iduna Park supporters were incensed when the Spaniard was not given his marching orders for a foul in the second half on Henrikh and Klopp felt their indignation was totally justified.
Posted on: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:51:30 +0000