Philipp Lahm Injury: Updates on Bayern Munich Captain's Ankle and Recovery

Bayern Munich star Philipp Lahm has returned to the pitch after being out for 16 weeks with an ankle injury. 

Continue for updates.

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Lahm to Start for Bayern

Friday, April 3

Stefan Bienkowski of Bleacher Report reported that Lahm will start vs. Dortmund on Saturday.

On March 14, Bayern Munich's official Twitter feed reported Lahm has returned to the pitch in Saturday's match against Werder Bremen. 

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Lahm Returns to Training

Monday, March 9 

Lahm is back in training after four months out, providing a major boost at the business end of the season for Pep Guardiola's side.

The German champions tweeted a jubilant message to the club's supporters:

Bayern midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger was among those players tweeting their happiness:

Lahm fractured his ankle during training in November. He now looks set to deliver on his promise that he "will be at 100 percent when it matters at the end of the season," according to Bild (h/t ESPN FC) in December.

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The Bavarian captain managed 17 starts before his injury, per WhoScored.com. While he won't be ready for the side's Champions League round-of-16 second leg with Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, he can be expected to make his return to competitive action soon.

Guardiola has utilised Lahm in midfield and defence this season, roles in which he never shies away from his responsibilities.

Bayern are currently 11 points clear in the Bundesliga, pushing for DFB Pokal success and aiming to maintain a run in Europe's elite competition. Lahm's return will help them achieve all three.