Ba wants to play again

Despite his injury, Deba Ba is determined to play again as soon as he can. During a game against Shanghai SIPG he got injured.

He's still in hospital, but wants to recover as soon as possible:

"This is a really bad injury but I know I can overcome it. I won't call time on my career, that's for sure.

"They haven't done the full operation because I told them to wait.

"I wanted to go to Europe to have it done but when I learned that was not possible I arranged with the doctor here to sort me out a French surgeon who should arrive shortly. He will operate on me.

"There are other players who have returned from similar injuries, like Hatem Ben Arfa.

"Something similar happened to me earlier in my career and the treatment options are much better now. I think I'll make a speedier return this time.

"The season here ends in November and the new one starts in March. I'll do my best to return in time for the season after that".

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