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Kovac eyes steady progress at Bayern as Robben returns to full training

Arjen Robben could return from injury for what Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac believes is a must-win match against Fortuna Dusseldorf in the Bundesliga.

Bayern are seven points adrift of leaders Borussia Dortmund following their rollercoaster 3-2 defeat in Der Klassiker before the international break.

Saturday's visit of lowly Dusseldorf presents a welcome opportunity to return to winning ways and Robben, who has missed two games with a knee issue, will be closely monitored after looking "really good" in training on Thursday.

Robert Lewandowski suffered a similar problem while on Poland duty but has been cleared to start at the Allianz Arena as Kovac seeks to spark a rise up the table, with Bayern currently sitting in fifth.