Injured Dutchman a month away from first-team training
Real Madrid's injured striker Ruud van Nistelrooy believes he is just a month away from returning to first-team training.
The former Manchester United star has been on the sidelines since November after undergoing knee surgery.
The injury will still keep the 32-year-old out of action for the remainder of the campaign, but he will be fit to rejoin his team-mates on the training field.
And the experienced striker is looking forward to getting back into the action after his lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Optimistic"I think I will be able to return to training in a month. It feels good and I am optimistic," he told Marca .
"I'm looking forward to kicking a ball again and playing a match.
"I will have to wait until next season, but I am very enthusiastic and very motivated."
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