"There were a lot of positives for Bayern to take from the game against Freiburg. From a squad depth point of view, the biggest was the return of Hiroki Ito. After being out of action for close to eight months, the Japanese defender made his return in the second half. Ito marked this return to action with an assist for Michael Olise's second goal at the end of the game."
"Yes, a little bit. It's been unfortunate for him and everyone involved so far. He's come back really well after the first training sessions. He can do what he loves most again: play football. He's a really good footballer, and we're happy for him that he's back. He'll be an important pillar for us in the coming months."
Bayern Munich rallied from a 2-0 deficit to score six goals in 70 minutes and secure a comfortable victory over Freiburg. The match provided a platform for squad depth as Hiroki Ito returned after nearly eight months sidelined by a metatarsal fracture. Ito delivered an assist late in the game and will be eased back with substitute minutes. Sporting director Christoph Freund likened Ito's return to a new signing and emphasized cautious rehabilitation due to a recurring injury. Ito's ability to play multiple defensive positions gives Kompany greater options for rotation moving forward.
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