Germany's Boateng promises to be ready for World Cup
The defender has been out of action with a hamstring injury sustained in Bayern Munich's 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final first leg at the end of April.
Boateng was not included in Germany's squad for a 2-1 friendly defeat away to Austria on Saturday, with coach Joachim Low having to name his final 23-man selection before Monday's deadline.
The centre-back, though, insists he will be able to take his place in the squad for Russia 2018 despite not yet returning to full training.
"Right now, I can promise that I'll be ready for the World Cup in Russia," Boateng told Bild.
"I'm at 90 per cent, I started sprints and ball training and things are looking good.
"I expect to be in team training next week. I'm well on schedule, but I don't want to take any risks. Injuries happen in football, and I suffered one at a bad time."
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— Jerome Boateng (@JB17Official) May 31, 2018