NEW DELHI, March 23:
His national comeback plans
delayed by the postponement
of the upcoming FIFA World
Cup qualifiers, India forward
Jeje Lalpekhlua is now training at his native Mizoram,
where the dreaded COVID19 pandemic is yet to make
its presence felt.
The pandemic has led to
either cancellation or postponement of all sporting
events including the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers. India’s home match
against Qatar (earlier slated
for March 26) and other
games against Bangladesh
and Afghanistan in June have
also been postponed.
“I was really looking forward to the camp in Bhubaneswar. The postponement has come as a big setback. But there’s no room to
complain and I fully stand by
the decision taken,” Jeje said.
Jeje, who has been on a
rehab since May 2019, informed that he is itching to
get back to action.
“I had a knee injury last
season and had a surgery in
May. My rehab has been complete. I can realise that I’m
reaching an optimum fitness
level gradually,” he said.
“Initially I started my rehab in Chennai. Then I went
abroad and the sessions were
excellent. The doctor was
really helpful and the physio
did individual sessions every
day. Sometimes, we had two
sessions in a day which helped
me recover faster,” he said.
“Since I am in Mizoram now
I am continuing individual sessions in consultation with the
doctor and physios. I am working hard on my fitness now.”
The footballer also conveyed “a big salute” to the
medical staff and all others on
the frontline in the fight against
the COVID-19 pandemic. The
coronavirus outbreak has infected more than three lakh people and claimed over 14000
lives across the world. – PTI
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