“I thought it was for me. That my world was over. But you can change your thinking quickly and change the story of your story. I am a great believer who tells you where you were, not where you go.
“It’s definitely a blister in my career, but at the same time, I don’t think it was lost. In 12 months, he was out of the sports stadium at the stadium.
“So I think there is certainly very positive that must be taken from the experience and learned a lot. Although it was bad, I don’t think I’ll change the experience.
“Now that I’m back, it’s about learning the tutorials. Returning to play, trying to work on those levels to rise again and just continue my story.
The spot is still there, visible in the middle of the right knee. Symbol of his successful struggle with trouble.
“I’m watching some days and you think about it, and that’s a little sad about what happened to you,” he said.
“But it’s a warrior wound and I’m very proud of the effort I’ve put in it to get back to playing football because it’s not a guarantee.
“I have to be the person in the gym every day, so I am very grateful that I was surrounded by such people in United – Physics, staff, players. I didn’t do that without them.
“Even the support of the Scottish national team, like psychologists, working with them and having people to talk to them. I’m happy to be back now.