Fortunately the injury turned out to be not very serious and Niko is finishing his rehabilitation.
- I injured my knee playing for Croatia. At first I didn’t feel any serious problem so I played for 30 minutes more in that match.
- What happened next?
- After the game I had a medical examination. Then I returned to Kyiv. Doctors stated that I would have to miss six weeks.
- What did you do during this period of time?
- I spent ten days in Zagreb and then I went to Kyiv. I went through different rehabilitation exercises. Then is started working with our physical trainer Vincenzo Pincolini. In a couple of weeks I’ll start training with the rest of the team.
- So you still have a chance help your team this season?
- I hope so. I’ll do whatever it takes to take the field this season.
- Do you hope to be called-up to Croatia national team in June?
- I must realize myself what my conditions are. If I won’t be able to help Croatia, I’ll inform our coach.
- Will you be able to regain your conditions till the end of May?
- It’s difficult to regain physical conditions in such a short period of time. First of all I must start playing to feel more confident.
- Have you already adapted to Dynamo and to Kyiv?
- Of course my native city is Zagreb. But I like Kyiv. I already understand your language. It’s very beautiful and comfortable here.
