Lahm returns

Philipp Lahm returned to the pitch at Germany's training camp in South Tyrol today, as Joachim Löw's injury concerns begin to decease. Manuel Neuer, however, is not expected to train at all before Germany return home for their final friendlies.

Lahm has been nursing an ankle problem, but made a positive contribution to running training on day four of Germany's camp. Neuer is unlikely to train before Saturday's friendly with Cameroon on Saturday, while Bastian Schweinsteiger remains doubtful.

Schweinsteiger and Dortmund's Marcel Schmelzer trained individually, while Bayern keeper Neuer missed out again, as he recovers from a shoulder problem.

"I'm very encouraged that he (Lahm) was on the pitch today," team manager Oliver Bierhoff said.

The camp's morale was boosted by visits from golfer Martin Kaymer and Formula One driver Nico Rosberg. After Kaymer told the DFB's team manager that he was formerly a striker, Bierhoff jokingly told the recently crowned Players Championship winner to "get his shoes and we'll consider it."

Kramer to stick around, Weidenfeller to stand in

Cameroon is the new focus for the German national side, and Christoph Kramer, Borussia Mönchengladbach's midfielder, has extra reason to be excited. The 23-year-old could make another international appearance at Borussia Park on Saturday, as Sami Khedira is still adjusting to the camp after winning the Champions League with Real Madrid.

Kramer says he has no fear and that he still can hardly believe he was brought in following Lars Bender's injury. "I don't create any false pressure," said the midfielder. "Of course, this is a special game for me and I hope the coach can give me some playing time."

After Saturday's match - where Roman Weidenfeller is likely to deputise for the injured Neuer - Germany round off their preparations with a match against Armenia in Mainz. It's an ideal couple of games considering the small element of uncertainty around the camp following several injuries and controversies.

"There are still a few weakness and problems that we just can't have against Portugal. There are a few crucial things that we have to do better in the next few weeks," said Löw on Monday, who recently lost his licence for six months after speeding.

The Germany coach's training program over the last few days has included running and tactical play, as well as an improvement on their game-plan when in the final third, how to combat sides sitting deep and quickly turning defense into attack.

"Our goal is to go far in this World Cup, to reach the final and to win it," Löw continued on Monday.

"We will travel to Brazil with a good team and we have players that are fired up to play."

Kuranyi backs German success

Former Stuttgart and Schalke striker Kevin Kuranyi is backing Germany to win the competition, and has opened up the possibility of returning to the country of his birth.

Kuranyi has been playing his club football in Russia with Dynamo Moscow since 2010 after scoring more than 100 goals in the Bundesliga for Stuttgart and the Royal Blues.

"I will definitely return to the Bundesliga one day. That's my wish, but who knows?" he said.

The 32-year-old has not pulled on his country's colors since 2008, when he infamously decided to go home before the start of the second-half during an international match in Dortmund. The Rio-born frontman does believe this Germany squad can come home with their fourth World Cup.

"This is history," he said. "It's a long time ago, but I'm glad so many I know - Neuer, Özil - are in the team.

"Germany deserves to win the World Cup," he added. "The team played really well in recent years. It's one of the best teams we've ever had."

Famous German fans around the globe are showing their support of their country's fourth championship pursuit. Celebrities such as Rosberg and Kaymer, amongst others, have even taken to social media to cheer on their team, using the increasingly popular hashtag #WirFuer4 - or "Four for us" in English.