Davies Back In Full Training
Normally, I wouldn't set aside an entire post for something so brief, but this is definitely worthy of an exception. For those who missed it today, Charlie Davies announced the following on Twitter:
"I've resumed full training with my club!! It's about time & it feels great! My speed is getting there too! Today was a good day! God Bless"
With this news, an appearance or two before the end of the Ligue 1 season is now a very real possibility. Here's what the rest of Sochaux's schedule looks like:
May 2 @ Stade Rennes
May 5 v. Montpellier
May 8 @ Bordeaux
May 15 v. Auxerre
I'm expecting any potential return to come in one of the final two games, but I'll still be keeping a close eye on the match day squads of Les Lionceaux for all of the remaining matches (after all, Chuck has shown a propensity to surprise us all). Even if Charlie doesn't make an appearance, this news is very encouraging in terms of his health ahead of next month's national team camp.
Also, here's a New York Times article on Davies' remarkable recovery.
This is yet another milestone in an incredible, truly unbelievable journey back from that tragic October accident. And, World Cup aside, it's just great to see that Charlie is healthy and can get back to doing what he loves.
Be sure to stay tuned over the coming weeks for more updates.
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Sochaux president Alexandre Lacombe: "He won’t play again this season in Ligue 1"
http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/charlie-davies-wont-return-to-ligue-1-this-season/8751
I mentioned this in a previous post; Lacombe's statement was nothing more than his opinion and based on no medical assessment or fact. Greg Seltzer of No Short Corners cleared the air after that comment created a bit of a stir amongst US Soccer fans.
As it stands, Charlie has not been ruled out for the remainder of the season and could very well make his return in the coming weeks.
Assuming that is an accurate quote, I'm a bit baffled by the idea that a club president making that definitive a statement can be written off as "opinion." He actually has some say in the matter. When the head of your club says you're done for the year you're done for the year.
Of course, I sure hope Charlie does make it back. It would be an amazing story.
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