Bayern Munich newcomer Ismael Saibari hopes he can make his debut in the friendly match against RB Leizpig on Saturday after recovering from injury.”I need to talk with the doctors first. I’ve recovered well, I’m back in full team training,” the midfielder said during his official presentation on Friday.His move from PSV Eindhoven was finalized during the World Cup, where he shone with three goals for Morocco.However, he missed the quarter-final defeat to France with a hamstring injury.Saibari said that his favourite position to play is as number 10, but that he hasn’t discussed his role in the team yet with coach Vincent Kompany.”I’ve been focusing on my injury and comeback. We’ll definitely talk about it soon,” he said.So far during pre-season, Bayern have signed Germany defender Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt and Moroccan playmaker Ismael Saibari for around €50 million ($57.7 million) each.In addition, Bayern recouped some €30 million from selling players and more departures are expected. The club are still planning to part ways with João Palhinha, Sacha Boey and Bryan Zaragoza, who have returned from loans.Board member for sport Max Eberl said on Friday that Aston Villa has approached Bayern regarding Palhinha, but “we won’t be able to reach an agreement.” He didn’t give any further details.Bayern officially kick off the season in the Franz Beckenbauer Cup against Borussia Dortmund on August 22. Their first Bundesliga match is on August 28 against VfB Stuttgart.
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