Sagnol sidelined until 2005

Crucial challenge
The French international tore ligaments in his left ankle in a challenge with team-mate Michael Ballack during training on Sunday. Sagnol, who has had a difficult year with injury, had only just returned to the Bayern lineup after suffering a series of muscular strains.

Virus infection
The 27-year-old will miss the last two Bundesliga matches of this year and also the UEFA Champions League fixture against AFC Ajax in Amsterdam on Wednesday, although Bayern are assured of second place in Group C. Meanwhile, Samuel Kuffour, Oliver Kahn, Zé Roberto and Martin Demichelis are all in doubt for Wednesday due to a flu bug sweeping the club.