Although everything showed that the William Troost Ekong will not return this season from the injury he suffered during the Africa Cup of Nations, he himself in statements expressed his optimism for the Exactly the opposite.
Specifically, his Nigerian central defender PAOK He indicated that he is a little ahead of the original timetable of his recovery, while he appeared ready to contribute, as long as the Thessaloniki reach the final of the Europa Conference League!
“Everything is going very well. I’m actually a little ahead of my original recovery timeline. I’m off crutches, working out in the gym and in the pool and can’t wait to get back on the court and start building my fitness again.
I look ahead and am optimistic about the future. My goal is to be ready and fit by mid-May, ready to contribute if PAOK reach the Conference League final.
Of course the crucial World Cup qualifiers for Nigeria come right after and I am fully focused to be ready to contribute there as well… It is important to maintain the momentum we built during the Africa Cup of Nations. I am -also- very happy to see a Nigerian legend like Agustin Finidi George coming in as caretaker coach.
I am determined to return to competitive action stronger than ever“, were, characteristically, his words Ekong.
Source: Sport Fm
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