Bayern star Thomas Müller was practically never injured throughout his professional career. But this year, of all times, his body started to cause trouble. The space interpreter himself was annoyed by his body's on-off mode. Now, however, it looks as if the 33-year-old could get involved again soon.

The rumor mill has been bubbling up a bit in recent weeks and some sources have reported that there is even a risk of a World Cup exit. But this fear is probably unfounded. Müller seems to have largely overcome his hip problems. According to Sky editor Florian Plettenberg, Raumdeuter will be missing both on Saturday against Hertha and during the week against Werder Bremen, but should make his comeback against Schalke 04 next weekend. There, the veteran can perhaps warm up a little for the World Cup.

So Hansi Flick does not have to worry that another offensive player will be absent in addition to Timo Werner. In the case of Thomas Müller, who was already the extended arm of the coach when they were together at Bayern, this would probably hurt the DFB coach particularly badly.

This article was originally published on 90min.com/de as Müller still waiting: comeback against Schalke planned.