Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery on the way back from injury

Franck Ribery

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery says his eight-month absence through injury has been the most difficult time of his career.

The 32-year-old, who recently started light training again, has not played since March due to an ankle problem.

“It’s been the most difficult time of my career,” said Ribery in Kicker magazine

“It’s tough when you don’t know when and how things are going to move on, but no worries – I’ll be my old self again soon.

“I’m feeling good. I do still feel my ankle a little, but when I am warm, I don’t feel anything anymore.”

The Frenchman added of his progress: “My body’s first got to get used to the exertions. Since I was wearing a plaster cast, I lost a lot of muscle and it was a long break.

“You’ve got to take things slowly. It would be nice to be back (in full training) in two or three weeks, to get that feeling of being part of a group back, to laugh with the lads and have fun – I’ve missed all that.” –Kickoff.com