VfL Wolfsburg’s summer signing Jesper Lindstrøm has earmarked his side’s next Bundesliga fixture at home to Köln as the game in which he will make his return from injury, and simultaneously, his debut for Wolfsburg, reports kicker.
Lindstrøm, who arrived at Wolfsburg back in July on loan from Italian parent club Napoli, is yet to make a competitive appearance for the Wolves, as he continues to work his way back from a groin injury.
However, the Denmark international was handed a half-hour cameo appearance in Wolfsburg’s friendly match against Paderborn on 3 September (1-2). Speaking after the game, Lindstrøm was clearly glad to be back out on the pitch, confessing: “I was glad to finally be able to play a few minutes.”
When asked about his recovery plan, the Dane admitted: “We have to go step by step,” before responding to the question of whether he would be available to play against Köln with: “That’s the goal.”
Elaborating on his roadmap to recovery, Lindstrøm outlined: “Now I have another week to recover from this friendly and to prepare. But for me it was a test to see whether I can play. It went well.” Wolfsburg’s No.19 doesn’t envisage himself in the starting line-up to face Köln, but is motivated to get his first minutes of the season, adding: “I’m ready and I hope I can play a few minutes there.”
Wolfsburg head coach Paul Simonis acknowledged his player’s aims, saying: “I understand his wish.” However, the Dutchman doesn’t want to make Lindstrøm any promises just yet. “We have to see how his body reacts now, then we can judge. But of course, the possibility is there.”
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