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Heynckes impressed with Neuer's condition after returning to Bayern training

Manuel Neuer fared well on his return to training as the Bayern Munich goalkeeper nears a comeback to competitive action.

The Germany shot-stopper has only featured four times this season having been sidelined since the middle of September, undergoing surgery to correct a metatarsal problem.

Neuer, 32, resumed running outdoors in late March and trained with the ball for the first time this week.

Goalkeeping coach Toni Tapalovic took that session with Neuer, which was filmed, and coach Jupp Heynckes was impressed with what he witnessed on the recording.

"Toni trained with Manuel yesterday and of course we're recording all of it," said Heynckes on Friday.