Klose picked up a torn thigh muscle while on international duty for Germany in Kazakhstan on Tuesday and will be out of action for at least 10 days.
"He will not play against Hanover and he will not be available for the Champions League match against Cluj (next week)", the club said in a statement on Thursday.
Striker Ivica Olic is another player doubtful for the match against third-placed Hanover after breaking his nose in Croatia's qualifier against Israel on Oct. 9 and undergoing surgery on Tuesday.
"Further tests will determine whether he can play with a protective mask," the club said.
The Bundesliga's most expensive signing at around $30 million has yet to deliver on his inflated fee since joining Bayern last year and has spent most of his time on the bench.
Gomez, however, was on target in Germany's 3-0 against Kazakhstan when he came on as a substitute for Klose.
"The goal I scored was a step in the right direction and the confirmation of my hard work in the past weeks. Now I hope I can also score against Hanover," Gomez told reporters.
In an clash of teams who were expected to be near the top of the standings, last season's runners up Schalke 04 (17th) host bottom club VfB Stuttgart, who sacked coach Christian Gross on Wednesday after picking up just three points from seven games.
