On loan from Paris Saint-Germain, Julian Draxler went through a difficult period in the Portuguese capital. An ankle injury forced the German to prematurely end his season on February 4, after just 18 appearances under the Eagles’ colors and two goals.
This Thursday, Daily Sports register He reveals the poignant message Draxler sent to his host club and the eager Lisbon supporters to bid them farewell:I have been well received by the Benfica management, the team and the fans. The city is beautiful. So the structure was correct. But sometimes, unfortunately, things turn out differently than we think. And in football, everything is very fast. In my case, it was the injuries that ruined our plans. Unfortunately. […] I have never been able to show what I was capable of. I couldn’t stand anymore, I was in so much pain and I ended up having surgery. I wanted to contribute more to the tournament and almost had to apologize to everyone responsible. I must say it’s in my head. Even though I’m a professional player with a few years under my belt, I just wanted to be healthy and play and help the team on the field.. “
Nicholas Jolivet
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