Samuel Umtiti on the injury for the sake of the 2018 World Cup: Reached the very bottom.
According to The Sun: SAMUEL UMTITI admits that he experienced 'the worst times' due to injuries that were related to the World Cup and hindered the development of his career. The former French defender decided not to undergo surgery, despite recommendations from his club, Barcelona, to have a chance to participate in the tournament in 2018 in Russia.
Umtiti later lifted the cup...
“I realized that I had hit rock bottom,” the player noted.
These circumstances significantly affected his career, but he hopes for new opportunities in the future.
The player reiterated that it is important to remain optimistic despite difficulties. It is worth noting that Umtiti became an important part of the team that won the World Champion title, but his injuries posed a serious challenge that he had to face. Time will tell whether he can return to the level he once demonstrated and what new prospects will open up for him in the near future.
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