Team News: Robert Lewandowski named on Bayern Munich bench

Pep Guardiola has named Robert Lewandowski as a substitute for Bayern Munich's Bundesliga clash with Werder Bremen on Saturday afternoon.

Lewandowski played twice for Poland in the past week, and Guardiola responds by giving him a rest, with Thomas Muller expected to start as the central striker for the hosts.

There is also a spot on the bench for Franck Ribery, who has played just 22 minutes of football this season due to a knee problem.

Robin Dutt has avoided springing any surprises with his selection, but there is a spot in the starting lineup for Felix Kroos as the visitors look to climb off the bottom of the table.

Bayern: Neuer, Alonso, Dante, Rafinha, Boateng, Gotze, Lahm, Robben, Alaba, Hojbjerg, Muller

Bremen: Wolf, Fritz, Prodl, Lukimya, Garcia, Kroos, Makiadi, Bartels, Junuzovic, Elia, Di Santo