"It's been unfortunate for him and everyone involved so far. He can do what he loves most again: play football. He's really fit. We've been careful throughout the whole process. It happened three times. We're convinced that this is now over. With the way he plays, he'll help the team. He's left-footed, a center-back, and can also play on the left. 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,"
"Itō's ability to play both as a center-back and left-back give head coach Vincent Kompany great flexibility and also the confidence that the squad has solid depth on the backline. If he can stay healthy, this should make Bayern Munich even more of a problem for the opposition. If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast, Spotify, Apple, or any leading podcast distributor..."
Hiroki Itō returned to the squad toward the end of the first half of the season and is fit to play regular football again. Christoph Freund described multiple prior setbacks but said the club has been careful and is convinced the issues are now behind Itō. Itō is a left-footed center-back who can also operate at left-back, offering tactical flexibility. Head coach Vincent Kompany gains greater defensive options and squad depth. If Itō remains healthy, his presence should strengthen Bayern Munich's backline and make the team harder for opponents to break down.
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