Robben in Bayern squad for Old Trafford showdown

Dutch international star Arjen Robben is in the Bayern Munich squad for his club’s Champions League quarter-final return against Manchester United, the Bavarian giants said Sunday.

Bayern, who came from behind to record a 2-1 win in the first leg, had to do without the Dutchman for Saturday’s success by the same score at Bundesliga title rivals Schalke as he races to overcome a calf injury.

His club said a final decision on whether he starts at Old Trafford will be taken on the day of the match.

“I hope he will be able to play. But we must wait as his muscles are tired,” said coach Louis van Gaal.

Robben’s 14 goals this season, despite his fitness problems, have propelled Bayern to the top of the Bundesliga and he is joint top scorer with Mario Gomez and Thomas Mueller.

Van Gaal said he would also be taking central defender Daniel van Buyten to Manchester although he went off after just 20 minutes against Schalke following a collision.

Robben and Van Buyten will be in the treatment room on Monday while the rest of the squad have the day off.

Bayern will be boosted against United by the return from suspension of German international midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.