‘It's a long road to recovery’ – Gavin Bazunu backs Southampton as he plans for possible 10-month injury absence
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: Gavin Bazunu of Southampton leaves the warm up early after picking up an injury during the Sky Bet Championship match between Southampton FC and Preston North End at St. Mary's Stadium on April 16, 2024 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Matt Watson/Southampton FC via Getty Images)
Gavin Bazunu admits he has a “long road” to recovery from a season-ending injury that will see the Dubliner sidelined for club and country until 2025.
The former Shamrock Rovers man suffered an achilles injury in the warm-up before Southampton’s game against Preston last week and then had surgery, which club boss Russell Martin said would keep him out for up to 10 months.
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"It's obviously a massive disappointment to myself, my family and those people around me. I think the focus has to change now on me getting back to fitness. It's a long road to recovery,” Bazunu said, speaking to the club’s in-house TV channel.
"I just have to be positive and look towards that, and all I can do now is to support the players, staff and fans. I am looking forward to a really exciting and strong end to the season. Thank you for all the messages of support. I am going to be supporting the team throughout the whole end of the season and I hope it goes well.”
