Back to the training ground after four months
IFK Norrköping midfielder Kristoffer Khazeni suffered from a malignant brain tumor.
A few months into his operation, today the 27-year-old is back on the training ground.
– I don’t know if I can feel much better than I think about what I’ve been through, Al-Khazini says to the club’s website.
In April, Christopher Al-Khazini was forced to stop his football career due to a malignant brain tumor. IFK Norrköpings The 27-year-old midfielder has yet to talk about the disease in the media.
Today he’s back at the training facility in Norrköping again, and the Khazen says the operation in May went well.
– I’m back on my feet and I don’t know if I can feel much better than I do given what I’ve been through. I had to address what happened a few months ago, he told the club’s website.
He says he had a difficult time after the operation, as he suffered, among other things, from headaches. Just getting out of bed was a challenge.
– It wasn’t fun. After about a month, I felt that – physically – I was starting to feel very good. I was able to start running a bit and made a good recovery from the surgery. I’ve been with my family as much as possible and just focused on my well-being, he says.
Celebrated with Tivo
When it was reported that Al Khazini needed to take a break from football, supporters of IFK Norrköping and supporters of other clubs paid tribute to the 27-year-old. Among other things, Khazenis’ face was photographed in Tifu before Beijing’s home game against Häcken.
I was very moved, and was completely shocked when I saw Ten Feet. I sat at home and had tears in my eyes, everything was so fresh at that time. It was such a special feeling and I am very, very grateful for all the love I received. I didn’t always have the energy to respond when people called me, but I saw what everyone did for me and I’m so grateful, says Al Khazini.
The future remains uncertain for the 27-year-old.
– There is a lot that is still not clear. I deal with it day in and day out and don’t think about when or even if I will be able to play football again. I focus on how I feel, so we’ll see.
