Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac said it was "annoying" that Thomas Muller would miss their Champions League tie against Liverpool due to suspension.
Muller was sent off for a poor tackle on Ajax's Nicolas Tagliafico in a 3-3 draw in December in the final Champions League group game for both sides.
Despite apologising to Tagliafico after the game, Muller is still set to serve a two-match ban after Bayern’s appeal was rejected by UEFA on Monday.
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However, Kovac is confident Bayern can deal with the 29-year-old's absence for the last-16 tie, which begins at Anfield on February 19.