Following the news that influential attacking midfielder Toni Kroos could be sidelined for the remainder of the season, FC Bayern Munich head coach now has the dilemma of replacing the ‘number 10’ position.

Toni Kroos picked up a groin injury after just 16 minutes during Bayern Munich’s 2-0 victory over Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Tuesday night. Team doctor Hans-Wilhelm Müller-Wohlfahrt has ruled out the 23-year old for "six to eight weeks".

Bayern Munich have been touted by a number of journalists in the media as having one of the strongest squads when it comes to depth amongst Europe’s elite sides. But this latest injury could certainly shake up the first team.

Here are some possible options for the head coach:

Option 1a: Arjen Robben

Injuries last season saw Arjen Robben lose his first team spot in the Bayern Munich squad. But the Dutch forward has made good impact for the runaway league leaders in the matches he has appeared in over the past two seasons. Jupp Heynckes could bring the former Real Madrid player into the starting XI to play on the right wing, with Thomas Müller moving into the centre. The young German has played this role previously, but this would take away some of the threat Müller has produced down the right wing, teaming well with Philipp Lahm, top scoring for the German side in the Champions League with 5 goals and a dozen in the Bundesliga on top. Moving him from that position could be a risky move by the head coach.

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Option 1b: Arjen Robben

He may not have much experience playing behind the striker in a central role, but to accommodate Thomas Müller playing on the right wing, Arjen Robben could be brought in as a direct replacement to Toni Kroos.

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Option 2: Xherdan Shaqiri

The exciting young Swiss talent opened the scoring on Saturday with a well-guided long range effort during Bayern Munich’s 9-2 thrashing of Hamburg. Xherdan Shaqiri has played both on the left wing and as the central attacking midfielder this season, although predominately as a substitute. Has a great left foot on him to score from outside the box and creates chances too. This would be the most obvious choice for Heynckes, and having been slowly introduced into the team this season it’s a good time to find out if the 21-year old is ready to take a big weight on his shoulders.

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Option 3: Bastian Schweinsteiger

Having started out as a left winger before dropping back into the holding midfield role that he has excelled in, Bastian Schweinsteiger is an option to Jupp Heynckes to play behind the striker. He certainly has the passing ability and vision to fill this spot, whilst Luiz Gustavo could fill in alongside Javi Martínez in front of the back four.

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Option 4: Mario Gómez

The form and all round play of Mario Mandžukić has demoted Mario Gómez to a backup role this season. However, the Croatian striker who has failed to hit the back of the net in his last five matches in all competitions could be dropped back to play behind Gómez should last season’s top scorer be recalled into the starting XI.

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What option do you think best suits Bayern Munich for the remainder of the season? Particularly the important matches. Please vote below.