Lovro Majer could hardly have made a better start to the 2024/25 season after scoring twice against Bayern Munich on the opening weekend. However, since sustaining an ankle injury in Kiel on Matchday 2, the attacking midfielder has had to watch the majority of the campaign from the sidelines aside from a brief return in late October. After finally making his comeback in the 85th minute of last Saturday’s draw at Mainz, Majer reveals what it felt like to be back on the pitch, who supported him during his recovery and what motivated him to return to fitness.
Lovro Majer, you made your first appearance for the Wolves since November in Mainz last weekend. How much were you looking forward to that moment?
Lovro Majer: “I’ve never been unable to play football for such a long period of time, so I was happy to be back with the team. Playing my first ten minutes [since the injury] meant a great deal to me. I was very happy to finally be back on the pitch.”
You scored twice in the opening game of the season, which ended in defeat to Bayern. It was a great start to the campaign for you personally, but you were forced off with an injury in the second match against Kiel. How did you deal with that setback?
Lovro: “I was feeling very happy because it had been the perfect start to the season for me. That’s why it wasn’t easy. I’d never suffered a serious injury before, but you have to look forward and do everything you can to come back in the best possible shape.”