Bayern pair in training ground bust-up

The German titans suffered an early exit from the Champions League and have struggled of late in the Bundesliga, prompting the media to suggest there is a lack of harmony in the camp.  

In training Lizarazu, who had a similar fracas with the great Lothar Matthaus three seasons ago, and Kovac committed several fouls on one another before going for each other's throats in front of their shocked team-mates.

Assistant coach Michael Henke separated the pair who later talked the incident over with Ottmar Hitzfeld, who is believed to have issued Lizarazu with a  ‚é¼10,000 fine.

"The fight was started by Lizarazu," said Hitzfeld. "So he will be handed an appropriate fine."

Hitzfeld played down the bust-up and claimed it showed the will-to-win of his players, stating: "Before the Dortmund game there is real fire (in their bellies). That pleases me."

Meanwhile, Michael Ballack is confident ahead of the weekend clash with arch rivals Borussia Dortmund, adding: "We will play for the coach against Dortmund.

"I am convinced that we will win on Saturday."