Nehuén Pérez back on the pitch: “I just wanted to move on and return” | OneFootball

Nehuén Pérez returned to action 245 days after a complete rupture of his Achilles tendon, an injury that kept him off the pitch for several months. The FC Porto centre-back came back in time to take part in the title celebrations, coming on in the 81st minute of the win over Santa Clara, a result that confirmed the Dragons as national champions, replacing Francisco Moura, who went off injured.

The Argentine did not hide his delight at returning: «I’m very happy to play this last game. It was an important moment, I’d never been away from the pitch for so long.» Nehuén also highlighted how tough the recovery process was, saying that he preferred to focus on the work and on overcoming it. «Nothing prepares you for an injury like this, but I didn’t want to feel sorry for myself, I wanted to look ahead.»

With his eyes already on the future, the defender recalled the demands of next season and left a message of thanks: «We are champions, next season will be demanding and we have to be ready. It’s time to enjoy it. I want to thank the club for its support, the president… he made sure to be with me on the day I had surgery. That is not forgotten — he, and other directors, were there at the worst moment of my career.»

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