[ 2011-12-15 ]

Stevanovic vouches for injury-prone John Mensah
Goran Stevanovic is optimistic injury-prone Ghana
captain John Mensah will remain fit for the 2012
Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Mensah has been battling with a nagging back
injury for past few years and there are concerns
over his fitness level ahead of next month’s
showpiece.

The solid centre-back has featured only two times
for Olympique Lyon in the French Ligue 1 this
term.

A similar problem ruled him out of the 2010 Cup of
Nations in Angola.

However, Stevanovic is positive Mensah can shake
off the injury in time to spearhead the country
search for a fifth African title in 30-years.

He said: ”I know there are issues about
Mensah’s health but I have been in constant
touch with their medical staff and I think he has
progress well.

”I believe he will be fully fit in time for the
tournament because he is one of our most important
players.

”We need him and all other players to be fit for
the tournament. He’s on the road to recovery and
we’ll all be happy to have him back.”

Source - Ghanasoccer

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