Sportinglife - Iran
international Javad Nekounam is convinced he will overcome his serious knee
injury in time to play for Osasuna before the end of the season.
Nekounam has been sidelined by an anterior cruciate ligament injury since
August, and while the 27-year-old midfielder does not know when he will be
fit to return, he is confident it will be this season.
"I am doing everything that I can do to get back to my best level. I cannot
say when I am going to reappear, only that I'm sure that I'm going to play
this season," he said.
"Now I am calm, I know that the recuperation takes time, although it is true
that for me I would play tomorrow."
Nekounam also spoke of his gratitude to both his team-mates and Osasuna for
their support during his rehabilitation.
"They have all given me their support," said Nekounam, who in November
extended his contract with Osasuna until 2011.
"I have always wanted to be here and that is why I renewed my contract. The
club have given me their support and everybody has shown their warmth. For
me this is very important."
