Lee back for January?

[Sluffy]

Wanderers have been dealt a huge boost with the news that Chung-Yong Lee could be back in action in the New Year.

It was originally thought that the winger, who suffered a horrific double fracture of his lower right leg in a July friendly with non-league Newport County, stood no chance of pulling on a Whites shirt this season.

But the player's representatives have told The Bolton News that the 23-year-old is healing well – and that he has set his sights on a playing return by the end of January.

Chung-Yong will return home later this month to be treated by national team doctor Song Joon Sup.

The youngster is currently based at his house in Bolton with his parents, but has been visited daily by Wanderers' medical staff and team-mates.

Kim Sung Tae, chief executive of TI Sports, who look after Chung-Yong's interests confirmed yesterday that news of his recovery was much more positive than had been previously thought.

“Now we're looking for, or hope for January or early February,” he said. “I hope he can help the team after then.

“He will do nothing in Korea except recovery. That is what he will concentrate on, so he can return to the UK in December or January.

“When he comes to Korea he will be walking on crutches, but when he goes back, he wants to throw them away before he gets on the plane.”

More here -

http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/9230744.Chung_Yong_Lee_hopes_for_early_Wanderers_return/

[ReebokTrotter]

If he returns by the end of January that will be good news. The sooner the better.

[H. Pedersen]

Hope he's not pushing himself too hard.

[K:theCore]

Its being reported that Lee is already jogging (lightly).

[Sluffy]

Great news K:

Please keep us informed as to Lee's progress.

[ReebokTrotter]

Its being reported that Lee is already jogging (lightly).

Is he still in Bolton or has has he gone back to South Korea ?

[K:theCore]

He's actually in route back to England and should be there within a week Id assume.  He's been in Korea for a duration and was reportedly very happy to be back home.    He likes Bolton just fine but he's got more friends back home obviously.

The docs are in awe at his speed of recovery.

[Manny]

Interview with Chungy that was posted on this site last Tuesday.

http://www.burndenaces.co.uk/news/chungy_hopeful_of_quick_return_2017

"My leg is getting better but it definitely helps being back in Korea because it's home, being here will speed up my recovery.

"My leg's not painful any more but I'm a lot happier here. The system of recovery is no different to the UK but I'm just a lot more comfortable here.

"I'm still having English lessons and I understand what people say - just not everything - but it's easier to communicate at home.

"I like the people of Bolton but sometimes I struggle to communicate with them, that's why I like being in Korea because it's easier to talk to people.

"I like Bolton too but I do miss my friends and family, and especially my mother's cooking.

"But I will return to England in about two weeks and that will be for the season. I will come back stronger.

"I don't want to hurry. I want to be completely recovered. I want to play again but I must be 100 per cent right. That's the most important thing.

"I don't want to rush but I will play again this season. I want to be back as soon as possible."

[Outpost]

The docs are in awe at his speed of recovery.

Hmmm ....... as long as it's not a Holden/Davis/Ricketts/Gardner type of recovery.

[Bazzabomb]

january will be too late we'll av already gone by then.