The 24-year-old German international has not played for the Citizens since his 13th minute injury outing of the Community Shield won against Liverpool on August 4. “It was the longest and hardest injury I have had in my career,” said the player on the club’s website Wednesday.
“It is difficult, especially the first day after the operation, since you cannot move at all and it is not something that athletes are used to,” he added. “You have to push yourself every day because you know that rehab will take a long time, but it’s a good opportunity to work on your weaknesses, and that’s why I took it as a chance to recover well and to come back strong, “he continued.
Leroy Sané resumed training at the end of January and was able to play a match with the Manchester City reserve team. His return to the Premier League was beginning to be considered when the season was halted due to the new coronavirus pandemic.
He also wanted to thank his teammates for supporting him during his absence, including Ilkay Gündogan and Benjamin Mendy, who also recovered from serious injuries. “The whole team supported me, of course, but I especially talked to Gündogan and Mendy about the injury, what they had done, what could have happened and their experience,” said the German player.
“It helped me a lot to know how certain things can be done and what can happen. It helped me and I am very happy that they pushed me all this time, ”he added. Leroy Sané will now have to wait for the resumption of the Premier League, interrupted at least until April 4, to find professional competition.
AFP
Created: 18.03.2020, 19h53
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