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R’s gaffer backs striker to make successful return from ACL injury ...
MARK HUGHES has backed Andy Johnson to come back stronger than
ever from the Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury he sustained in
Saturday’s 0-0 derby draw with Chelsea.
The 31
year-old has been ruled out for the majority of the season but Hughes
told www.qpr.co.uk today: “He is mentally a very, very strong
character.
“He has been through long-term
injuries before and always comes back stronger and I have no doubts that
he will do the same again.
“He will get the
best treatment and best support from the medical staff here and we will
make sure we get him back as quickly as possible without ever
compromising him. We will make sure he is fit and well when he returns.”
Johnson
had made an impressive start to his R’s career, setting up Bobby Zamora
for his goal at Manchester City as well as causing havoc amongst the
Chelsea defence at Loftus Road prior to his injury on 33 minutes.
“He
was playing exceptionally well at the time and had been in previous
games so to lose his experience and ability is a blow to us,” Hughes
admitted.
“People understood why I wanted to
bring AJ to the club. He has got fantastic energy and you need those
types of players in your squad.”
Hughes and his
management team worked exceptionally hard during the summer to build a
group of players capable of handling the demands of a Premier League
campaign.
And the R’s chief says Johnson’s
injury, along with the hamstring problems sustained by Anton Ferdinand
and Fabio Da Silva, highlight just how important it is to have a strong
squad.
“We said from the outset we were looking for at least two quality players in each position and we are nearly there,” he said.
“When
you suffer injuries in the team you want the quality to stay at the
same level and hopefully we can do that. We have got good quality to
come in.
“It just shows the value of the work we did during the transfer window. When injuries and suspensions occur, we are prepared.” QPR
