Pavlovic set for return: Kompany gives update on Bayern star | OneFootball

Personnel changes are also underway at FC Bayern ahead of the Bundesliga kick-off. A midfielder is close to returning after an injury.

Aleksandar Pavlovic is on his way back to the team after a serious facial injury. The 21-year-old has been training with the team again and is approaching his competitive comeback. At the press conference before the game against RB Leipzig, Vincent Kompany said: "He has trained well. Of course, he hasn't played a game yet, but I don't think it will be long before he's back."

In early August, Pavlovic had suffered a fracture of the eye socket in training and had to undergo surgery. Just two and a half weeks later, he was back on the pitch - equipped with a special mask. On Monday, the club announced that Pavlovic had completed parts of the team training.

Return already in the DFB Cup?

It's not the first injury break for the youngster. Last season, Pavlovic had to overcome several setbacks. Despite this, he earned a regular place in Bayern's midfield and made the leap into the national team.

A squad place for the Bundesliga kick-off against RB Leipzig seems unrealistic at the moment. A return to the squad in the DFB Cup on Wednesday against SV Wehen Wiesbaden or the following Saturday in the away game in Augsburg is more likely.

The special mask in training is intended to minimize the risk of another setback. For FC Bayern, his return would be a welcome boost - also with a view to the thin personnel cover of the record champion.

Last week, Pavlovic had already completed several exercises with the ball and showed himself to be in good condition. However, the medical department of the Bavarians does not want to take any risks and closely coordinates every level of stress with the coaching team.

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