Bayern Munich midfielder Javi Martinez is set to face Arsenal in Tuesday's Champions League clash, coach Jupp Heynckes said on Sunday, after the Spain star recovered from a foot injury.
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The 24-year-old sat out Bayern's 2-0 Bundesliga win at VfL Wolfsburg on Friday with a heavily bruised big toe, but having trained over the weekend, is expected to play in the last 16, first-leg clash at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.
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"As things stand at the moment, it looks really good. He is available again," said Heynckes ahead of Monday morning's flight to London.
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"We have to see how the injury reacts, but I think it'll be ok."
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Martinez has forged a strong defensive midfield partnership alongside Germany star Bastian Schweinsteiger this season and his influence was missing against Wolfsburg.
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Only a stoppage time goal by Bayern replacement Arjen Robben put the victory beyond doubt as Munich picked up their fifth-straight victory and have yet to concede a goal in 2013.
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Against Arsenal, Bayern will be without reserve striker Claudio Pizarro (throat infection), defender Jerome Boateng (suspended) and centre-back Holger Badstuber, who is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.
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Although Arsenal were knocked out of the FA Cup on Saturday after their 1-0 defeat at home to Championship side Blackburn Rovers, Heynckes said he expects a tough match against the Gunners in London.
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"Despite the result, Arsenal have found their rhythm again in the last few weeks, they are very good going forwards and are an excellent team," said the 67-year old.