Lazio striker Miroslav Klose could be close to a return after missing over a month with a knee injury.

The veteran forward has been in Germany visiting specialists over the past few days – and according to Lazio Style Radio, doctors have been impressed with his recovery.

The Biancocelesti's chief medical officer Stefano Salvadori has claimed that if all goes to plan, the 34-year-old could be back in training at the start of next week.

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