Over a month after being forced off the field during a match where Universitatea Craiova triumphed 3-1 against FC Voluntari in the sixth round of the Superliga, defender Adrian Rus (30) is on the verge of returning to play. He shared insights regarding his recovery status and the challenges he has faced during this time.
Rus admitted that he has overcome the most challenging mental phase of his recovery, but he acknowledges that rejoining his teammates physically will require special care to avoid setbacks. As he prepares for his return, he feels anxious, hoping that he has not “lost everything” he had built before his absence.
Adrian Rus is Ready for His Return
“Recovery is going quite well; I just need to be a bit patient. I can say that the tough mental part is behind me. The initial phase was more difficult, but now I face the tougher physical stage when I will start training with the team and running on the field, which will be a bit challenging after being away for over a month,” he explained.
“A lot can be lost, especially since I’m returning after a summer training camp and after those three matches in a week. I felt physically well before the injury, but now I’m uncertain if I’ve lost everything. It’s possible I could lose it all, but that’s why the staff and everyone are here to help me recover physically as well.”
Rus emphasized the importance of not rushing his recovery and having patience. He added, “If we rush and make mistakes, we will regret it and have to start over. It’s very difficult to be sidelined, but I’ve tried to support my teammates by being there for them, encouraging them, and offering some advice,” he said to primasport.ro.
Busy Schedule Ahead for Universitatea Craiova
Apart from his health situation, Rus previewed Universitatea Craiova’s upcoming games in the Conference League group stage. The team is set to debut at home against Getafe in ten days.
“We were hoping for a European cup. Indeed, we were perhaps wishing for the Europa League or Champions League, but it’s important that we are in a European group and will play again every three days. I believe it’s better to play every three days than to just sit in front of the TV and watch matches.”
“It has been a busy period, yet we have started the league well. There have been some matches where we didn’t achieve what we wanted, but every time we managed to bounce back, thanks to the group, as we are a united team and have a good squad that will manage these three-day matches coming up.”
“It’s not easy, and fatigue is normal, but as I said, we are happier to play every three days than to watch European matches on television and know that there are no Romanian teams participating there,” Rus concluded.
