Villas-Boas reveals Oskar setback and names return date | OneFootball

André Villas-Boas said that Oskar Pietuszewski should be fit again in about a week to 10 days. The young Polish winger suffered a relapse of the muscle problem that had already kept him out at the start of the season.

The FC Porto president spoke about the player’s medical situation to Polish journalists in the mixed zone at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, where he was present for the draw for the Champions League league phase.

“Oskar will be back in about 10 days, I’d say. He had a relapse of the muscle injury he had [in pre-season], in the same area. He’ll come back strong and we miss him. Another week or 10 days,” Villas-Boas revealed.

The statement clarifies why Pietuszewski’s absence has dragged on, since the player has not yet featured in any FC Porto match this season.

The 18-year-old winger remains sidelined by a muscle injury in his right thigh, which flared up again during recovery.

Villas-Boas, however, remains positive about the Polish international and the expectations placed on the player at the Dragão.

The FC Porto president also highlighted the role of Jan Bednarek and Jakub Kiwior in helping their compatriot adapt, describing Oskar as “a great asset for FC Porto.”

Signed from Jagiellonia, Pietuszewski is seen by the club’s hierarchy as one of the players with the greatest room for development in the squad.

If no new issues arise during the recovery process, Francesco Farioli may be able to count on Oskar Pietuszewski again at the start of September, at a time when Porto’s schedule is expected to become more demanding due to the proximity of their European fixtures.

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