Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha returned to team training on Friday after a two-month absence as he continues his recovery from a thigh injury."Joao Palhinha's return to Bayern is approaching," the club said,

In what would see those at Craven Cottage get their January business underway, Fulham have now reportedly joined the race to sign a Liga Portugal talent to mirror their deal to sign Joao Palhinha back in 2022.

According to Kicker’s Frank Linkesch, João Palhinha is closing in on his return as he recovers from a adductor injury that he sustained in November last year. The defensive midfielder will miss the next few games but is expected to make his return on January 22nd against Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League.

The duo gave Emile Smith Rowe more freedom to attack ahead of them, something that immediately paid dividends as ESR notched his fourth goal of the season after a tricky few weeks.

Here’s how to watch the Champions League match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

On matchday seven of the European competition, Bayern travel to the Netherlands for the clash against Feyenoord. Die Roten need to win the remaining two games in the group stage to finish in the top eight. Finishing in the top eight will allow Bayern to qualify for the round of 16 straightaway instead of playing a playoff game.

Fresh from a 3-2 win over Wolfsburg, Bayern Munich travel to Rotterdam on Wednesday to take on Feyenoord in the Champions League.Vincent Kompany's Bayern are in fine form, sitting atop the Bundesliga

Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha returned to team training on Friday after a two-month absence as he continues his recovery from a thigh injury. "Joao Palhinha's return to Bayern is ...

Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha returned to team training on Friday after a two-month absence as he continues his recovery from a thigh injury. "Joao Palhinha's return to Bayern is ...

Bayern Munich has rattled off three straight wins to kick off the new year. Gladbach and Wolfsburg kept it close while Hoffenheim was praying for no stoppage time. During this stretch, six different players have scored the team’s nine goals.

Alejandro Garnacho faces an uncertain future at Manchester United and could leave Old Trafford before the end of the January transfer window.

Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich will visit Feyenoord on Wednesday for Matchday 7 of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League. The German giants have won four of the six opening games (two defeats) while the home side come from one win in the last three matches and are currently in the race for a spot in the playoffs.