Robert Lewandowski was not dropped against Shakhtar Donetsk because of a rift, insists Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola.
Pep Guardiola has rubbished reports that his relationship with Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has become strained in recent months.
The Poland international was dropped to the bench on Tuesday as Guardiola opted for Thomas Muller in attack in Bayern's UEFA Champions League trip to Lviv, a move that appeared to backfire as the Bundesliga champions were held to a goalless draw by Shakhtar Donetsk.