Leroy Sane set to return for Bayern Munich from injury

Sane, 28, who wears Bayern's number 10 shirt, has been sidelined since the end of last season with a troublesome groin injury.

Despite playing through the pain for Germany at the Euros, he eventually needed surgery to repair a damaged pubic bone.

Sane's injury kept him from participating in a full pre-season under Kompany. His recovery meant fewer team sessions compared to other international players.

He missed Bayern's 4-0 DFB-Pokal victory over SSV Ulm and did not feature in any pre-season friendlies. However, there is optimism about his return.

According to Abendzeitung's Maximilian Koch, Sane is now pain-free and making progress towards a full return. 

He won't be available for Bayern's opening Bundesliga fixture against VfL Wolfsburg, but there is hope he could be fit for their second league game against SC Freiburg.

If not, he is expected to be ready for Bayern's fixture against Holstein Kiel after the September international break.

Kompany's squad will benefit significantly from Sane's return, especially amid speculation that Kingsley Coman might leave Bayern before the end of the transfer window.

With the team competing on multiple fronts this season, Sane's full recovery will add crucial depth to Bayern's attack.