Asensio: The pain did not allow me to play

Fenerbahçe's Spanish player Marco Asensio made a statement on his social media account after undergoing surgery on his left knee. The experienced player said the pain he had felt in recent weeks kept him from taking the field.

The club had earlier announced that Asensio underwent an arthroscopic operation in Spain for a cartilage lesion in his left knee joint. It had been stated that the treatment and rehabilitation process would take about 3 months.

Asensio recalled that an injury at the end of last season kept him from playing for the rest of the season. The player, who said he believed they could win the title with the team, explained that he tried everything to return earlier than planned, knowing it could create some risks for his health in the future.

Asensio said they decided to seek medical intervention because of the pain he had been suffering for the last three weeks, and noted that the process had been difficult and at times frustrating. He still stressed that he is very motivated.

The player said he is focused on his work to get back on the pitch with his teammates and to meet the fans in the stands. Thanking the fans for their support, Asensio said he will return stronger.