Sunday, 17th November, 2013
Franck Ribery feels that Bayern Munich still have the potential to improve as a side when they go through a spell in which all their players are fit.
The Bavarians, who won a Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions League treble last season, have started the new campaign in much the same fashion and sit on top of the Bundesliga and their Champions League group.
Indeed, Bayern Munich are unbeaten in the Bundesliga with ten wins from 12 games and have won all four of their Champions League group matches so far. And this with stars such as Thiago Alcantara, Javi Martinez and Bastian Schweinsteiger suffering injuries.
"If everyone's involved and nobody gets injured then we'll get better", Ribery told FIFA.
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"When you've got a big squad you can make more changes. When you're playing a game very three of four days and always have to win, the chances of picking up an injury are high.
"Last year we coped very well, [former coach] Jupp Heynckes rotated frequently and we hardly had any injuries. It'll definitely be good for us when everyone's back."
Bayern Munich face a stern test after the international break with a trip to second-placed Borussia Dortmund.
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