ANTONIO VALENCIA HAS promised Manchester United supporters he will come back stronger from injury after undergoing surgery on a fractured arm.
The Ecuador international sustained the problem in last Wednesday’s EFL Cup victory over rivals Manchester City and was replaced by Matteo Darmian at right-back for Saturday’s Premier League draw against Burnley.
Reports in England suggest Valencia will miss around six weeks of action as a result, meaning he will be absent for games that include the Premier League clash against Arsenal and EFL Cup quarter-final against West Ham.
Valencia, though, has vowed to come back stronger in a post on his Instagram account.
“Now I’m thinking only about recovery,” the 31-year-old wrote.
“I want to come back soon and help my team. I’ll come back stronger and I’m always optimistic.”
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He ran around for 120 minutes? No chance.
He barely broke into a jog. He looked like one of those “Couch to 5km” people.
Light jog – walk – stand and catch breath- light jog – walk – stand and catch breath- walk- take penalty-miss-smile-hit back at critics.
Most overrated player in history!!
Easy lads, the poor guy only gets 120,000 sterling a week. Go easy on him
If you had every runner take a penalty right after crossing the finish line of the Dublin City Marathon, the vast majority would still hit the target. I like the guy when I see him interviewed, but too often he doesn’t seem arsed on the pitch
That man is impersonating a professional footballer
Guy is a disgrace to his profession. He didn’t lift a leg on Thursday night and actually laughed after he skyed the penalty.
I’m not even a Spurs fan and yet he incenses me.