Arjen Robben gave Bayern Munich a fresh injury scare as Carlo Ancelotti s first game in charge of the Bungesliga champions ended in a thrilling 4-3 win over Lippstadt.
The Netherlands international was restricted to 15 league matches during an injury-hit 2015-16 and he pulled up during a sprint in the 36th minute, with youngster Mario Crnicki taking his place.
He feels something in his muscle, Ancelotti said afterwards. The doctor will monitor it. I hope that it s not something severe.
Robben had been in fine form until his injury, playing a role in Julian Green s opener after nine minutes before doubling Bayern s lead with a trademark cut in from the right.
Arjen has had to leave the field after pulling up he s been replaced by Crnicki. Hopefully nothing serious!
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Franck Ribery, who himself missed large parts of last season due to fitness woes, fired in Bayern s third in the 33rd minute and Marvin Joswig s own goal five minutes after the restart had seemingly put the visitors out of sight.
However, Lippstadt who play in Germany s fifth tier mounted an unlikely comeback attempt, started by Marcel Rump in the 51st minute.
Stefan Parensen headed home Lippstadt s second shortly afterwards and Paolo Mailla made it 4-3 in the closing stages, but time ran out for the hosts.
Ancelotti will be happy enough with Bayern s workout despite Lippstadt s revival, with several of his first-team regulars still unavailable due to their participation at Euro 2016.
