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Lahm joins team in Sardinia

Germany wingback Philipp Lahm has made the effort to participate in team chemistry building by flying to the initial pre-World Cup camp in Sardinia. 8220;The operation went well and I had a positive attitude from the start,8221; stated the Bayern Munich defender, who should be ready when Geneva camp convenes. 8220;The good thing is that I can start jogging again on Saturday, so there won8217;t be any problems with the fitness,8221; said Lahm. 8220;It8217;s important to be with the team.8221;The 22-year-old expects to be fit enough to travel, however, and will spend one night on the Italian island before flying off with his team mates to their second pre-World Cup camp in Geneva from May 21 to 30.