As a footballer, it can be enjoyable to do a proper interview where you trust the journalist to reproduce your thoughts.

Nobody comes back from a serious injury and is the same after a month or even three months. You should play in the reserves; you get your muscle back and regain your match rhythm. Psychologically, you need to build your confidence back up and you hope there are no complications. Even in a settled side, it's hard.

I'm friendly - I've never changed - but some people can be intimidated to approach you, especially younger footballers.

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