Eto`o Just Four To Six Weeks Away From Return (05.12.2006)
Barcelona forward Samuel Eto`o has revealed that he is just four to six weeks away from full recovery following his knee operation.
Samnuel Eto`o injured his knee in the Champions League clash against Werder Bremen in late September.
The damage to the ligament was minimal, and he could have returned in six to eight weeks, but the doctors suggested that an operation would be better for his career.
The Cameroon international was subsequently set to be out of action for five months - until late February or early March - but he confirmed that the process of recovery was running ahead of schedule.
"In a month, or a month and a half, I will be back in
action," said Eto`o.
The matches that has been targeted are the Catalan derbies against Espanyol and Nastic, on January 14 and 21, respectively.
The news will come as a huge relief for Barcelona, who are having to make do with just four forwards to cover three positions. Even if Barcelona choose to ease him in, as they are likely to, he is certain to play a significant part in the business half of the season.
There has been good news on other fronts too, with Marquez back in training following his ankle injury, and Saviola also having a chance to make the squad for the decisive Werder Bremen game.
