Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm believes a loan move to Schalke will prove beneficial for Holger Badstuber.
The injury-prone defender has managed just 18 appearances in the past four Bundesliga campaigns for Bayern, with his minutes limited under Carlo Ancelotti in 2016-17 despite a return to full fitness.
"The most important thing for Holger now is to play regularly, that he has an opportunity to get into a rhythm after another long injury," Lahm told Bild.
"I know what Holger can do, and I know he's going to take an important step in his career.
"Holger will play regularly for Schalke, then we will see the situation after this season."
He added: "For me the loan was great. I went as an amateur player to Stuttgart because at Bayern I had no chance to play."
