Boost for Bayern as Robben returns to training

Arjen Robben gave Bayern Munich a welcome boost ahead of this weekend's DFL-Supercup showdown with Wolfsburg after returning to training on Monday.

The Netherlands forward missed the conclusion of the 2014-15 campaign with a muscular injury and has yet to feature in any of his club's pre-season fixtures.

Indeed, Robben skipped Bayern's tour of Asia in order to continue his rehabilitation in Germany and is now poised to make his eagerly-awaited comeback.

"I was able to work well and do exactly as planned," the Dutchman told his club's official website. "It was a really good session. I am very happy."

There was further good news for the Bundesliga champions as defenders Dante and Medhi Benatia were joined by Javi Martinez in tailored recovery away from the first-team squad.

All three are expected to be fit for the start of Bayern's title defence against Hamburg on August 14.