Ribery close to come back

Franck Ribery is optimistic about his chances of
resuming squad training at Bayern Munich in the near
future.

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery is hopeful he can soon
make his comeback from injury after a lengthy spell on the
sidelines.

The former France international picked up an ankle injury in his
side's 7-0 Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk in
March and has not played since.

Ribery has now resumed individual training and is slowly edging
closer to his long-awaited return.

"I am already doing much better. I am obviously not 100 per
cent just yet, but I am working hard each day," the 32-year-old
told the official Bayern website.

"The past few months have been the most difficult time of my
career.

"I am making steps forward and hope I can continue like this. I
do not know yet when I can resume squad training, but I hope
soon, as soon as possible.

"Morale is good right now, I am very satisfied with how things
are going."

Holger Badstuber, another long-term injury absentee, made his
comeback in the 4-0 win over Stuttgart on Saturday and Ribery
hopes he can soon follow in the defender's footsteps.

"Holger's comeback was a great moment. I miss that feeling.

"I have to train well and hope to be back in the Allianz Arena as
soon as possible. I want to have fun with the fans again."