Aleksandar Pavlovic closer to Bayern Munich return after injury lay-off

The 20-year-old midfielder, sidelined since September, was seen warming up with the squad before continuing with individual drills, as reported by Sky Germany.

Pavlovic's return to the pitch marked the first time he had trained alongside his teammates since sustaining the injury earlier in the season.

Initially, it was feared he would miss the rest of 2024. However, his progress has given Bayern hope of seeing him back in action before the year's end.

The Serbian midfielder had been a key figure in Bayern's early campaign, starting regularly alongside Joshua Kimmich in midfield and making nine appearances before his setback. His potential return would be a timely boost for Vincent Kompany's side as they push for domestic and European success.

Meanwhile, former Germany manager Joachim Low has reflected on the pivotal role he played in convincing Jamal Musiala to commit to the German national team over England.

In an interview with Kicker, Low revealed how he and then-DFB sporting director Oliver Bierhoff made a personal trip to Munich in 2021 to meet Musiala and his family.

"He was torn between England, where he grew up and had his friends, and Germany," Low said. "I promised him something I had never done before, if he chose Germany, he would be part of the squad for Euro 2021, even though he wasn't a Bayern regular yet."

Musiala, then an England Under-21 international, honoured his German roots by debuting for the senior team in March 2021. True to Low's word, he featured in that summer's European Championship.

Now 21, Musiala has become a cornerstone of Germany's midfield, amassing 37 caps with seven goals and eight assists, cementing his place as one of the brightest talents in international football.

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