Overview
- After a mid-October hamstring tear and reduced minutes, he returned off the bench against Elche and said his season effectively starts now.
- He trained with the group and is available for Wednesday’s Champions League match at Club Brugge.
- Coach Hansi Flick praised his professionalism and rapid recovery, noting training lifted when he and Dani Olmo returned.
- He declined to discuss Lamine Yamal publicly, saying the youngster needs peace and quiet, and he lauded Marcus Rashford’s goals and assists.
- His deal runs through June 2026, and he and agent Pini Zahavi say no decision on his future will be taken now, with Saudi links dismissed.