Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm has revealed that his comeback from an ankle injury is progressing as hoped.
The 31-year-old former Germany international has been out of action since November having been injured during training.
"It's all going to plan," Lahm told the club's official website.
"I'm going really well. It feels great to be rid of the crutches and in a position to go for it again."
Lahm's Munich side currently occupy top spot in the Bundesliga table on 45 points from 17 games so far this season.