Butt returns into Bayern Munich goal

Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich face Bayer 04 Leverkusen in a crucial match on Sunday. On one side there is the issue of UEFA Champions League qualification for the Bavarians, while Leverkusen are still in the hunt for the championship and it is Jupp Heynckes last game as Bayer 04 coach before he rejoins Bayern Munich in the summer.

But this is also the first game after Louis van Gaal was fired last Sunday. And his former long-time assistant Andries Jonker will be in-charge for the first time. And Jonker has had a thorough look at the players and has decided to do a switch in goal.

It means a comeback for 36 year old Hans-Joerg Butt as Bayern Munich No. 1 in place of 22 year old Thomas Kraft, who was one of the reasons the management say that van Gaal was fired as without any pressure he changed his goalkeeper in the winter and that brought unnecessary tension into the team and club.

Confirming the decision Jonker said, "I have to ensure Bayern Munich qualify for the Champions League. I think there's a better chance with Butt at the moment, but it is also not easy for Butt, but easier than it would be for Thomas. I have confidence Joerg will do his job well."

On Sunday evening we will know if this move pays off as Jonker will have to replace red carded Arjen Robben while Bastian Schweinsteiger and Franck Ribery look doubtful as Ukrainian Anatoliy Tymoshchuk is likely to get a start in midfield.