Palhinha Returns To Training After Two-Month Injury absence

The 29-year-old has not played since tearing a muscle in his thigh on international duty with Portugal in November.

By Ignatius Igwe

Updated January 17, 2025

Bayern confirm that João Palhinha has resumed team training today for the first time since his injury with the Portuguese national team back in November. Credit: X/@iMiaSanMia

Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha returned to team training on Friday after a two-month absence as he continues his recovery from a thigh injury.

“Joao Palhinha’s return to Bayern is approaching,” the club said, adding the midfielder was “partially included” in team training on Friday.

The 29-year-old has not played since tearing a muscle in his thigh on international duty with Portugal in November.

Palhinha has played 13 times for Bayern since he arrived for a reported 51 million euros ($52.5) from Premier League side Fulham in the summer of 2024.

Bayern sit four points clear atop the Bundesliga table and host Ralph Hasenhuettl’s Wolfsburg on Saturday.

AFP