Bayern's Jerome Boateng ruled out of Liverpool game

Bayern Munich centre-back Jerome Boateng has been ruled out of tomorrow’s Champions League last-16 first leg against Liverpool at Anfield.

The Germany international, aged 30, is suffering with stomach flu and has been omitted from the travelling squad that is making its way to Merseyside today.

Bayern are not short of options in central defence, with Mats Hummels, Javi Martinez and Nickas Sule all travelling to Liverpool.

French veteran Franck Ribery is also absent from the travelling party, but will fly to the UK later.

His partner gave birth last night, so he has been given permission to travel later in the day.

Bayern head coach Niko Kovac gave the update on his squad this morning.