Bayern Munich’s first half of the season has seen several injuries to key players limit Vincent Kompany’s roster choices.
One of the problems with that has been the unclear timetables for respective returns to the squad for each player. Now, though, it appears that there is more clarity for at least a few of them.
According to Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg provided an update on Aleksandar Pavlović and Josip Stanišić:
If everything goes as planned, Aleksandar #Pavlovic will be back in the squad on Saturday against Heidenheim after his collarbone surgery.
Josip #Stanisic is expected to rejoin team training later this month following his lateral ligament tear in his right knee, according to the current plan. In January 2025, at the start of the second half of the season, he aims to be fully fit again.
Meanwhile, João Palhinha has a timeline — one that will see him return in 2025 (per Bild via @iMiaSanMia):
Although he resumed running on the pitch, João Palhinha is still several weeks away from returning with the team. His return to team training is currently planned for the first session of the new year on January 2nd. By Christmas, Palhinha will gradually get back into competition shape with individual training.
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