In an interview with kicker, Borussia Mönchengladbach striker Tim Kleindienst has spoken on his second comeback of an injury-hit season.
After a stellar campaign last season, Kleindienst’s season was prematurely ended following a meniscus injury. He then worked on a comeback and made his return at the end of November with brief cameos against Heidenheim, RB Leipzig and St.Pauli.
However, Kleindienst would then suffer another knee injury, which has kept him out since. It was suggested that the 30-year-old could be out for the rest of the season, but he is expected to return to Feburary.
On his comeback, the striker said:
“I can say that everything is going according to plan. I have no problems.”
Last season, Kleindienst was a part of the German national team, and the unfortunate time of his injury means time is running out to play in what could be his only chance at a World Cup. On the prospect of making it to the USA in the summer, the 30-year-old said:
“For me, both are currently on my mind – getting fit and my World Cup hopes…hope lives on until the very last second – until I receive a final confirmation or rejection.”
Gladbach’s Kleindienst replacement:
In the absence of Kleindienst, Gladbach reacted with the signing of Haris Tabakovic from Hoffenheim on loan. Since arriving in the summer, the Bosnian has been a revelation and currently sits fourth in the top scorer chart on nine goals, meaning he is over halfway to matching Kleindienst’s Gladbach record from last season.
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