It’s been two years since I’ve been away from the pitch, and I feel like I’m finally about to return with a bang. I think we’re now fully prepared for this match thanks to the hard work we’ve done under the supervision of the coach and technical staff.”

The player said in the pre-match press conference held at 05:45 PM yesterday in the club press conference hall:

“It’s true that I’ve been absent for a long time, but I haven’t stopped working. I’ve put in a lot of effort during my recovery period, and I’ve worked side by side with the team and the club specialists.”

Junior also pointed out that they had a good training camp where they focused on improving their tactical and technical aspects. Additionally, the last preparatory match was an important step in their preparation for the season. But all that is now in the past, and the important thing is to focus on the upcoming match.

He added, “Personally, I’ve started to regain my fitness gradually. Of course, after a long absence, I can’t return at full capacity right away. Maybe I’ll play 50 minutes, maybe 60 minutes, but ultimately the decision is up to the technical staff. All I can say is that I feel ready to give everything I can on the pitch, and the whole team is ready for this challenge.”

He concluded by saying, “The most important thing for me now is to take care of myself, to be wary of any minor injury that could send me back to the sidelines. Returning to the pitch after a long injury requires a lot of patience and focus, and I’m keen to avoid any health problems that could hinder my progress again.”

“I know that everyone at the club and the fans are eagerly awaiting my return, and I want to live up to those expectations. My goal is to help the team in the best possible way in the upcoming matches and to regain my full fitness and usual level.