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Bristol City boss Gerhard Struber has given a hugely encouraging fitness update on Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek.
Vitek injured
Vitek has had a fantastic loan spell at Bristol City since joining the club from United during the summer transfer window.
He made 21 appearances in the championship for the team and kept a clean sheet in a third of his appearances. Vitek joined the Robins to compensate for the absence of Max O’Leary, who had suffered an injury. The Carrington academy graduate quickly made the position his own and held it long after O’Leary’s return.
The Czech U20 international spoke to Sky Sports in November and stated that he would “love” to challenge Senne Lammens for a starting spot at United.
Vitek has missed City’s last four games due to an injury sustained in training midway through last month. With Vitek sidelined, O’Leary has returned to the team.
In a statement two weeks ago, City confirmed that Vitek had undergone a minor procedure on his knee.
The club hinted that the issue was not as serious as initially feared, noting that they expected Vitek to be back in February.
Now Struber has strongly suggested that Vitek could return even sooner.
Struber releases Vitek injury update
Ahead of City’s clash with Preston North End on Sunday, Struber was asked about Vitek’s condition. He replied [as quoted by Bristol Live]“Looks really good.”
“Really, really, really good, so I would say he bounces back super fast.”
Struber added: “[The] FA Cup might be a bit too early, but we’ll see.”
After their match against Preston, City turned their attention to the FA Cup, which they would host Watford at Ashton Gate next weekend.
Vitek will certainly insist on being fit and available for that match, despite Struber’s claim that it may still be too early for him.
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