After long weeks of absence, Ben Old made a symbolic return to L'Étrat this morning. Although he is not yet ready to return to the field, his presence has been a real ray of sunshine for his teammates and the ASSE staff, as the club prepares to play a crucial match against Montpellier in the race to maintain.
Operated several weeks ago for a knee sprain with damage to the internal lateral ligament and meniscus, the New Zealand international is continuing his rehabilitation. This step is essential to gradually regain full physical condition after an estimated four months of unavailability. This morning, Ben Old obviously did not participate in the day's session, but still wanted to greet his partners in the training center gym.
Old at Etrat
This visit is more than a simple passage: it testifies to Ben Old's attachment to the team despite the distance imposed by his injury. Since the start of the season, the young 22-year-old winger had established himself as an interesting player in Olivier Dall'Oglio's system, stringing together notable performances with ASSE and his national team. His prolonged absence is a hard blow for the Greens, but this symbolic return reminds that the player remains invested in the life of the group.
Smiles for ASSE
As ASSE prepares to face Montpellier this Saturday in a decisive meeting, the Greens were able to share a pleasant moment with their teammate. His gradual return to L'Étrat, even as a simple spectator for the moment, is a reminder that the road to recovery is on the right track and that the Greens will be able to count on his talent in the future.
In the meantime, the entire club and supporters continue to support Ben Old, impatient to see him set foot on the Geoffroy-Guichard pitch again.
Old is fine!
Ben Old (ASSE) : “I'm doing well. In a week, I will be able to take off my splint. Then I'll go back to New Zealand for a little while and come back. Today I have to do a core session for the team. But I’m going to have to speak in French!”
