Bayern's Turkish midfielder Altintop hoping to face Lyon in CL clash

Altintop, who turns 26 on Monday, suffered a reaction to a broken metatarsal in August, a setback which required a second round of surgery, but he finally made his comeback for Bayern reserves at the weekend. Â

 

And after a lively performance, Altintop wants to play in Wednesday's Group F decider in Lyon which will decide who goes through as group winners with both sides locked on 11 points.

 

"I resumed the squad training programme two weeks ago, and I worked hard with the rehab coach," said the Turkey star.

 

"I'd definitely like to play against Lyon, because Im fit and training with the squad.

 

"If I make the trip, I'd like to get on the field."Â

 

Bayern now have two big games before the winter break - Wednesday nights Lyon clash will decide their Champions League group and they face Stuttgart on Saturday having gone second in the Bundesliga by beating leaders Hoffenheim last Friday.

 

Ahead of the final round of group matches in Europes elite club competition, Bayern boss Jurgen Klinsmann has an almost full-strength squad with only long-term casualty Willy Sagnol missing.

 

But a minor question-mark remains over Lukas Podolski, who has shaken off back problems only to be struck down with gastroenteritis.

 

"It’s a case of wait and see," commented Klinsmann, hinting that both Altintop and Podolski could still see playing time prior to the winter break.