Ribery a week away from return - Ancelotti

Franck Ribery is nearing a return to action for Bayern Munich but Saturday's visit of Hoffenheim will come too soon for the Frenchman.

The 33-year-old last played on September 28 in Bayern's Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid and had been in good form beforehand.

"Ribery has trained with us this week," Ancelotti told reporters. "I think for the next game he will be available again. Everyone else is fit beside him and Javi Martinez [and Badstuber].

"Badstuber isn't ready to start tomorrow. He might play with the reserves next week to help him progress further."

Julian Nagelsmann has attracted particular praise for his impact since taking over responsibility for the first team in February, and the 29-year-old – the Bundesliga's youngest-ever coach – has been tipped for the top by Ancelotti.

"Tomorrow is a very important game - it's a top match," he added.

"They're well organised and play with a high tempo and a lot of intensity. They have confidence too.

"Julian has done well there last year and this year. I hope he can coach the best team in the world in the future. Maybe he will in ten or fifteen years."

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