Makaay doubt in Munich

Bayern Munich forward Roy Makaay looks likely to miss next Bundesliga clash against Nurnberg on Saturday after failing to recover from the knee injury he picked up while on international duty with Holland.

The 30-year-old, who has scored six goals in the first three games of the fledgling league season, took a knock to his knee during training in preparation for his country's two World Cup qualifiers against Armenia and Andorra.

Since returning to Munich, Makaay has undergone further tests and has worn a protective cast for a few days.

It was hoped he would return to training early this week but his knee has not healed as expected and he is almost certain to miss out on Saturday.

Makaay could also emerge as a doubt for Bayern's opening Champions League Group A fixture against Rapid Vienna in Austria next Wednesday.

Bayern coach Felix Magath has Roque Santa Cruz and Claudio Pizarro available to replace the Dutchman, with Paolo Guerrero in reserve.