Friday 9 March 2018 15:42, UK
Aaron Mooy's enforced absence through injury could prove to be beneficial for both player and team, Huddersfield manager David Wagner suggested.
Mooy is fit to return to the Huddersfield side to play Swansea on Saturday following a knee injury he suffered during the Terriers' 4-1 victory over Bournemouth on February 11.
The Australian midfielder has missed nearly a month of football, but Wagner is positive about his return.
"He's been back in full training for the whole week without any issues," Wagner said.
"I was very happy with his last performance against Bournemouth, then he had his injury.
"He was not able to train for two weeks but he was training with the physios for a week and now he's been in full training for a week.
"He played so many minutes and so many games, I think it was beneficial for him that his body took this break.
"He looked very sharp and good this week in training and he is a very important player for us. He is able to dictate the speed of the game and we are happy to have him back."
Wagner had further news on the injury front, explaining: "Elias Kachunga is back in full training since yesterday but he needs a few weeks to be back to his best.
"He will not be in contention for tomorrow's game, but it's nice to see him back on the grass.
"Terence Kongolo has a hip injury and he will be back after the international break.
"Michael Hefele was unfortunately not able to deal with his meniscus problem and he needed surgery, which he had on Wednesday. He will be out for the next six to eight weeks."
