Adam Le Fondre is determined to make up for misplaced time in his bid to spearhead Sydney FC’s bid for an A-League finals berth.
The 36-year-old English striker has endured a irritating season, with accidents limiting him to simply 13 appearances.
However, having recovered from a hamstring damage that has stored him sidelined since mid-February, he is able to make an affect, beginning on Saturday night time when the sixth-placed Sky Blues – who’ve misplaced three of their previous 4 matches – host Western United at Allianz Stadium.
“I’m ahead of schedule which is really pleasing to know that my body has responded well and I am looking forward to the rest of the season,” Le Fondre mentioned.
“The injury came at a really bad time for me, as I was starting to feel like my old self again.
“It was quite bad for me physically but also mentally, so it’s great to be back.”
Le Fondre mentioned it had been “heartbreaking” having to look at from the sidelines whereas his facet struggled, notably throughout the Sky Blues’ embarrassing 4-0 derby loss to Western Sydney.
“We were beginning to hit good form and then just having to watch in games like the derby really hurt,” he mentioned.
“We were in a good run and the goals were flowing, so it’s important that we get back to that and get back to winning ways.”
The Sky Blues have the added incentive on Saturday of wanting to make sure Rhyan Grant’s three hundredth look for the membership is an evening to recollect.
Sydney FC coach Steve Corica mentioned Grant’s milestone was “really amazing”.
“For someone to reach 300 games at one club shows he has a great attitude,” Corica mentioned.
“He is a great guy to have around the club, an amazing footballer and he keeps getting better and better.”
Originally printed as Sydney FC marksman Adam Le Fondre set for long-awaited return from a hamstring damage
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
