With his stitches still in and his wounds not yet healed, Aron Jóhannsson is able to laugh nonetheless. The US international says he is feeling good once again and that his injury still...
With his stitches still in and his wounds not yet healed, Aron Jóhannsson is able to laugh nonetheless. The US international says he is feeling good once again and that his injury still...
With his stitches still in and his wounds not yet healed, Aron Jóhannsson is able to laugh nonetheless. The US international says he is feeling good once again and that his injury still hurts, if not physically. "It's mentally tough to be unable to do anything and to have to stand on the sidelines, unable to help," said Jóhannsson in an interview with WERDER.DE.
Since the operation on his right knee a week ago, he has been improving gradually. "I'm optimistic. It's definitely going in the right direction," Jóhannsson added. His nerve problems should finally be behind him, and he is giving his utmost to be able to wear the Werder shirt again this year. "I come every day to the stadium to receive my treatment from the physiotherapists, but I need to wait until I'm able to return to full action."

He's able to take part in some small exercises at the moment, and in the near future he should be able to make the next step by running or undertaking bicycle work. However, the 24-year-old doesn't want to make any predictions: "There's no use speculating or announcing anything too soon. I'm working as hard as I can and I'm trying my best to get fit as soon as possible."
Jóhannsson is doing all of his recovery work in Bremen itself. Whilst he is supported physically by the physiotherapists, his mentality is helped by the presence of his girlfriend Bryndis, as well as his parents and in-laws. "They visit regularly. It's very important to have someone who helps you just by being there," said the striker, who grew up in Iceland.
At the moment, Jóhannsson himself can't quite help yet. He can only wish his teammates 'good luck', which he describes as the hardest part of his injury lay-off. "Especially when they've lost - that's when I feel especially helpless. I'd hope to at least be able to support them somehow," he said, looking back. Against Augsburg, Jóhannsson will have to once again watch from in front of his TV screen. His teammates, however, could help him with a win. "I hope it happens."
