Michael Ballack will resume his
duties as Germany captain when he returns to the national team
after an injury layoff, winning a tug-of-war against Philipp
Lahm who replaced him at the World Cup in South Africa.

Former captain Michael Ballack has been left out of Germany’s squad for their Euro 2012 qualifiers next month, coach Joachim Loew said.

Bayer Leverkusen captain Michael Ballack did not travel for their Europa League qualifying return leg against Tavria Simferopol.

Germany captain Michael Ballack enjoys a dream return to the Bundesliga as his Bayer Leverkusen side claimed an impressive 2-0 victory at Borussia Dortmund on Sunday.

Philipp Lahm has told Eurosport that he has “absolutely no problem” with Michael Ballack as the two compete for the Germany captaincy.

“For me, the matter is clear – I am the captain of Germany and intend to take on the role again when I am fit,” says Ballack

German international midfield star Michael Ballack played his first match on Sunday after a three month absence through injury which cost him captaining Germany at the World Cup finals.

Michael Ballack has returned to training with new club Bayer Leverkusen after three months out injured.

Thomas Hitzlsperger will skipper
Germany in their friendly match against Denmark, coach Joachim
Loew said on Tuesday, temporarily halting a row over the
captaincy between Michael Ballack and Philipp Lahm.

Michael Ballack has started training with his new club Bayern Leverkusen.