Maccabi Haifa Player Pierre Cornud Eyes December-January Return
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Maccabi Haifa's Pierre Cornud, sidelined for over eight months by a knee injury and back surgery, hopes to return to play in December or January. The left-back reported feeling much better physically and mentally, enjoying being back with his teammates. He described the team's locker room atmosphere as having good energy with many young players. The team recently lost to Maccabi Petah Tikva 2-1.
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- Pierre Cornud hopes to return to play for Maccabi Haifa in December or January.
- Cornud has been out for over eight months with a severe knee injury and back surgery.
- He described his recovery as a difficult, long, and mental process.
- The left-back feels much better physically and is enjoying being back with the team.
- Maccabi Haifa recently lost a match 2-1 to Maccabi Petah Tikva.
Maccabi Haifa's left-back, Pierre Cornud, who has been sidelined for over eight months due to a severe knee injury and subsequent back surgery, expressed optimism about his return to play. Speaking to the club's official website on Tuesday, Cornud stated his hope to be healthy enough to play in December or January. He recalled a similar cruciate ligament injury from 12 years prior, acknowledging the long and difficult recovery process, which he described as more of a mental challenge with ups and downs than a purely physical one.
Cornud reported feeling significantly better, noting that his knee looks good and his back issues have improved, allowing him to run and feel "free" during on-field exercises. He emphasized the importance of returning to the team environment, sharing the locker room with teammates, and feeling like a more integrated part of the squad. He also commented on the positive energy within the team, attributing it to new players and a changed atmosphere, while noting the continued presence of French language in the locker room. The team's recent match against Maccabi Petah Tikva ended in a 2-1 loss.
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