Manchester City forward Oscar Bobb is closing in on a return to action after a long recovery from a leg injury. The 21-year-old Norway international had been impressing during pre-season with goals, assists, and overall strong performances, making him one of Pep Guardiola’s key players heading into the new season. However, an unfortunate leg fracture just before the Premier League opener sidelined Bobb for over six months.
Bobb, who was expected to play a major role this season, has now confirmed he is aiming for a return to the squad by the end of January or the start of February. Speaking to MailSport, Bobb revealed he is regaining his fitness, having begun running again after months of recovery. The young forward remains focused on returning stronger than before.
QUOTES:
Oscar Bobb: “I think hopefully the end of January or the start of February I can be in and around the squad. I am getting back to fitness now, slowly but surely starting to run again.”
Oscar Bobb (on his recovery): “It isn’t about getting back as soon as possible, but as strong as possible. I am obviously excited to be back on the grass to try and help the team, but right now my focus is on getting back even stronger than I was before.”
Pep Guardiola: “Oscar [Bobb] was the most important player in pre-season and was injured, and we miss him a lot.”
RECALL:
Bobb had been a standout performer in pre-season, impressing with his playmaking ability and scoring important goals.
Guardiola had highlighted him as one of the key players in the squad before the injury, with many predicting that Bobb would feature prominently in Manchester City’s Premier League matches.
However, the unfortunate injury left Bobb sidelined and has kept him away from action for the majority of the season so far.
CITATIONS:
This report is based on the information from:
- MailSport Interview
- Manchester City Official Website
KEEP IN MIND:
The return of Bobb is eagerly awaited, especially as Manchester City has struggled to maintain their attacking form in recent matches. With the team finding it difficult to score consistently, Bobb’s creativity and ability to make key contributions will be a much-needed addition to Guardiola’s squad.
His determination to return stronger than before only adds to the excitement surrounding his recovery, and City fans will be hoping his comeback will give the team the boost it needs in the second half of the season.
