Ex-Germany captain Michael Ballack has said that he is very much looking forward to the match with Bayern Munich on Sunday.

The 34-year-old has made 14 appearances for Leverkusen this season, but only six over 90 minutes, after back-to-back injuries saw him sidelined until the start of the year.

With Leverkusen second in the German league and on course for a Champions League berth next season, Ballack hopes to play the full 90 minutes at Bayern.

Capped 98 times, Ballack has not played for Germany since March 2010. The Germans host Uruguay in a May 29 friendly and he is hoping to convince national coach Joachim Loew he is ready to return.