Munich - Bayern Munich striker Miroslav Klose will miss Germany's World Cup qualifier next Wednesday against Azerbaijan due a bruised ankle he picked up in training, his club confirmed Friday.

Klose will also miss Bayern's opening match of the Bundesliga season Saturday against Hoffenheim. Bayern coach Louis van Gaal is already without Argentine defender Martin Demichelis, Luca Toni and Franck Ribery for the game.(dpa)