Nekounam Ready To Return For Osasuna

GOAL – The Iranian star tore his cruciate ligament in a pre-season friendly last August but has finally returned to full fitness with six games of the season remaining.

“Thanks everyone for your support,” the midfielder told reporters in Spain.

“I am delighted to be back and if the coach wants me to play again I am ready. I couldn’t sleep last night thinking about this moment. It has been quite a tough period, but thanks to everybody’s support now I’m smiling again.

"I get goose bumps thinking about this day, and I want to play well again to pay back everyone who helped me: supporters, the media, the club and also my family.”