Fortuna Dusseldorf defender Leon Balogun says his recovery
from a foot injury he sustained on international duty with Nigeria has
been swift, but stressed he has been warned against any hasty return to
training.
Balogun’s dream debut for the Super Eagles was cut short by injury
when he collided with an advertising board within five minutes of coming
on for the injured Efe Ambrose during the friendly encounter against
Mexico on March 5th.
Speaking on his rehabilitation on Sunday, the 25-year-old said he
will drop the Plaster Of Paris (POP) on the injured foot by the end of
this week, adding he does not feel any pain on the broken metatarsal
anymore.
Leon Balogun Says His Recovery from Injury is Swift.
“The recovery rate is perfect and by the end of the week I should
drop the boot on the toe but I don’t want to make the mistake of many
players who immediately rush back to training even when at the moment I
feel no pain. I should be able to tell you my next move by the end of
the week, but I will be ready when the Eagles are getting back to camp”,
he said.
Balogun again praised the NFF leadership headed by Alhaji Aminu
Maigari for the concern they have shown towards his recovery and
promised to rededicate himself to the Nigerian cause when he recovers
fully. “From the NFF, to the coach and all Nigerians, I am very grateful
for all the concern they have shown me and I pray that I can repay them
when I recover fully”, he declared
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