Former Black Stars winger Christian Atsu has expressed his excitement to return to full fitness after making his 3rd straight appearance in the season.
The former Newcastle United star played over 70 minutes for Al Raed when they beat Al Fayha FC in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday.
The 30-year-old returned to field again on February 5, 2022 after a long-term injury and has gone ahead to play 4 times in the last 5 games for Al Raed.
Atsu set up Portuguese forward Eder Silva to score the only goal of the match at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Buraidah.
“I am very happy to be back after suffering a long hamstring injury,” Atsu said after the match.
“The preparation period was very long, and despite that I tried to do my best in about 70 minutes. I need to work a lot, effort and determination, and improve my level game after game, so that I can return to my level 100% soon.”
The former Chelsea and Porto player is ready to give his best at any position he will be assigned on the pitch.
“My favorite place is to play on the right side, but what the coach needs me is on the left side, I am ready.”
