
The load is heavy and fatigue turns into breakdown. Football has become an extremely tiring job, although well-paid, and the next injured person is named Mirlind Daku.
As reported by Russian and Kazan media, the national team striker was forced to leave the field in the final minutes of Rubin's friendly match in Antalya against the Azerbaijani team, Neftchi Baku.
The Azerbaijanis won 1-0, but the result did not matter much because the winter training phase continues, while the biggest concern is for Daku.
Coach Rahimov stated that the player has sprained his ankle, and that the extent of the injury will be determined after medical examinations.
There have been several injuries to red and black players like Ismajli or Hysaj, and less so to Mitaj and Gjimshiti. It is hoped that Daku will not have serious problems and will return to the field as soon as possible.
The type of injury is unlikely to keep him out for long, so he could be ready for the national team's matches in the last 10 days of March for the World Cup qualifiers.
He is also expected to be able to resume the Russian Premier League with Rubin, with the first match on March 1 in Grozny. Daku is the team's top striker with 9 goals and 5 assists, the third best scorer in the championship.