BERLIN: Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich could return for Saturday's Bundesliga showdown at Bayer Leverkusen after recovering from a knee injury quicker than expected, his club coach Hansi Flick revealed on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila).

Kimmich was expected to be out until January after minor surgery on his right knee following injury in the 3-2 league win at Borussia Dortmund on November 7.