Niklas Süle: Comeback is approaching! Bayern's defense chief takes the next step

Niklas Süle still has a cruciate ligament rupture. Now there is good news from the defender: he was allowed back on the pitch.

• Niklas Süle contracted a cruciate ligament in the summer.
• Since then, the FC Bayern Munich defender has been out.
• Now he took the next step towards a comeback.

Update from February 17, 2020: Niklas Süle beamed all over his face and casually showed the surfer's greeting with an extended thumb and little finger: With the return to running training, the defense chief of the German national soccer team has another on his arduous journey to the European Championship in summer important stage win - his EM dream is alive.

"After almost four months of being in this weight room every day and completing a similar program, it was of course outstanding for me to come out once, run again and smell the grass," said the Bayern professional after 25 -minute session on Monday: "That was the right time for me to take the next step." Because there are still four months until the opening game of the DFB-Elf at EURO on June 16 against France in Munich.

Niklas Süle: Will he be fit in time for the European Championship?

He worked with his team "really well", said the 24-time international after his first session in soccer shoes at fcb.tv. So far there have been no complications: "I have just noticed that I am completely symptom-free and that is what matters."

However, Süle is "very happy with my knee and the healing process". And Löw has shown several times in the past that he has kept an open door to injured stars like Sami Khedira (2014), Bastian Schweinsteiger (2016) and Manuel Neuer (2018).

"This week ..." - National coach Löw talks about Niklas Süle's comeback plans

Update from January 14, 2020: When will Niklas Süle return? The defender suffered a cruciate ligament tear in October, and meniscal damage was also found during the operation. The then FC Bayern President Uli Hoeneß said at the time: "The European Championship can completely tick off Niklas!"

But what about now? Almost three months later, the 24-year-old is supposed to start running again. This was revealed by the national coach at the DFL's New Year's reception: " Süle starts running training this week," says Jogi Löw, who is in constant contact with Süle and the injured Leroy Sané: " Leroy Sané has been up for a long time the field and works with the ball, it looks different in time. At Niklas we have to wait and see. "

Löw will announce his European Championship squad in just under five months, so there is still enough time for Süle . When he starts running training next week, FC Bayern's defense boss seems to be on the right track.

Another teammate from FC Bayern is meanwhile facing a comeback with the national team. The DFB is apparently thinking about nominating Thomas Müller for the 2020 Olympics.

Bayern Munich: Niklas Süle with mysterious news after cruciate ligament rupture

First announcement from January 7th, 2020: Munich - Niklas Süle knows it, waiting for a comeback. The defense cabinet of FC Bayern Munich is currently recovering from a cruciate ligament tear - this injury had put him out of action for months in 2014.

The fact that Süle is missing Bayern has become even clearer in the recent past. Defensively, the Munich team rarely saddled this season, 22 goals are the worst value of the Bundesliga top trio.

Niklas Süle: FC Bayern star before comeback soon? Mysterious message

How long will Süle be missing from FCB after his second cruciate ligament tear? The center-back shouldn't be as fast as Leroy Sané , who is about to make his comeback. But still: Süle seems to be motivated.

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A post shared by Niklas Süle (@ n.suele) on Jan 7, 2020 at 4:26 pm PST

Or how to explain his latest Instagram post? The 24-year-old now shared a picture. On it you can see: Süle herself in a Bayern jersey and cheering pose. Will you see him again soon? Below the picture, he posted two emojis: an arrow and an hourglass.

Niklas Süle: Injured Bayern Star reports - Instagram picture gives fans hope

What can that mean? In combination with the smiling Süle in the photo, probably only one thing: he will be back soon! This is of course also what fans want, who are busy posting hearts and bicep emojis under the picture. Or is everything completely different and Süle indicates that his return will take longer?

The question is: when is Süle part of the Bayern squad * and fighting for the title * with the Munich team? It will probably take some time. Sané, for example, “only” contracted a cruciate ligament tear and has been missing since August.

Meanwhile, Oliver Kahn made it clear at his presentation how he would like to control FC Bayern Munich in the future. He also spoke about the two goalkeepers Alexander Nübel and Manuel Neuer. Whether Kahn is already dealing with current transfer rumors? There is now an exciting development in a former object of desire.

* tz.de is part of the Germany-wide Ippen-Digital editors network

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