Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben says he will not rush his return from injury.
The 32-year-old Netherlands international suffered a preseason groin injury and has has not yet featured for the German giants this season, despite resuming training recently.
The former Chelsea and Real Madrid star told Bayern TV: "You can train for yourself as much as you want, but now the part where I join the squad comes again.
"That's the most beautiful part of it all, even though it also takes some adaptation and getting used to. I am looking forward to it and I do not have any doubts. I am full of confidence and believe in my body.
"Things are looking good, but I have learned from the past. I don't want to celebrate too early. We are taking things one day at a time. Things went very well on Thursday, now we'll see how it goes on Friday.
"Bayern's successes serve as an extra motivation to return to the pitch and contribute to it. I have had my fair share of injuries, but this one was quite the blow. You lose motivation a bit and need to get everything back on track again.
"I hope things continue as they are going now. My only goal is to make sure I am still fit come December with a smile on my face."