WESTWOOD GIVES UPDATE ON ROAD TO RECOVERY

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Midfielder 'on the right track' in fight to returning to fitness

2022-06-30T14:43:29.899Z

WESTWOOD GIVES UPDATE ON ROAD TO RECOVERY

Midfielder 'on the right track' in fight to returning to fitness

2022-06-30T14:43:29.899Z

Midfielder 'on the right track' in fight to returning to fitness

Ashley Westwood gives an update on his recovery, the support shown by friends & family, and being part of a new era with the Clarets

Westwood on his recovery:

“I’m getting there. The boot’s off now and the crutches are gone, so I’m slowly getting there. I’m walking and I kicked a ball yesterday.

“Nick [McCarthy, Physio] has been in with me all summer, so I’m on the right track. I’ve just not got the full range of motion yet, so that’s hauled me back a little bit. We’re getting there though, it’s a long old road.”

Westwood on what his day looks like at the moment:

“It’s similar to what we’ve been doing really. Hands-on treatment, in early, and I’ve joined in with a lot of the testing because I’ve been able to do that.

“The main difference is not being out on the pitch, which is killing me, but we’ll get there.

“I’m still seeing the lads and joining in with the pre-hab side of things as well. I’m getting integrated as well with the new lads. When you’re on your own, it’s hard, but having the lads around you gives you that bit of a lift to get you through some bad days.”

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Westwood on the support of his teammates:

“Me and Nick are working a lot together every day and over the summer, it was tough. When me and him are in on our own trying to do stuff, you don’t quite see the process because we’re pushing ourselves every time.

“Obviously, when the lads have come back and the staff have come back saying stuff like ‘Westy, you’re walking well!’, it gives you a bit of a boost.

“It’s nice to hear and it’s just unfortunate that I’m missing out on pre-season because it’s a really exciting time, the lads are buzzing.”

Westwood on how family has helped him in tough times:

“The missus has been brilliant. When I first did it, I was in bed for what must’ve been a week. She was doing the kids’ school run then coming back and making sure that I was alright throughout the day.

“I don’t want to give her the credit, but she’s been excellent! Having your family around you definitely keeps you going.”

Westwood on new Clarets boss Vincent Kompany:

“I played against him for most of my career, so I know what kind of guy he is. He’s a top guy and you hear a lot of good things about him, Joe Hart spoke well about him too.

“Since he’s come in with his staff, everything’s been spot on. The lads come in from training and say how good it is, how exciting it is.

“I’ve been doing a bit of work with the academy staff, and he’s already been up there to have a look at the academy setup.

“It’s definitely exciting times and hopefully I can be a part of that [on the pitch] in the very near future.”