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The team’s leading player completed a full training session this week, clearing a key fitness hurdle just weeks before the tournament opener<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A team’s star player has returned to full training this week, easing concerns over their availability for the upcoming major tournament after a lengthy recovery from injury sidelined them for much of the recent season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The player, who has been out of action for nearly three months following a muscle injury sustained during a league match, took part in a full-contact training session for the first time on Monday, according to team officials. Coaching staff described the session as a significant milestone in the recovery process, though they stopped short of confirming the player’s place in the tournament squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Seeing them back out there with the rest of the group was the moment we’d all been waiting for,” said the team’s head coach following Monday’s session. The coach’s comments are illustrative of the relief expressed within the camp after weeks of uncertainty over the timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Recovery Closely Watched by Fans<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to medical staff involved in the rehabilitation process, the recovery had progressed steadily over recent weeks, with the player moving through graduated training phases before being cleared for full-intensity sessions. Team physiotherapists said the conservative approach was intended to reduce the risk of a recurring injury so close to a major competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teammates have welcomed the player back into full training, with several describing the boost in morale the return has brought to the squad ahead of a demanding tournament schedule. Coaching staff said the player would be assessed over the coming days before a final decision is made on tournament selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The tournament squad is expected to be announced within the next two weeks, giving selectors time to monitor the player’s training load and recovery progress. Team officials said a cautious approach would continue to guide decisions, even as anticipation builds among supporters hoping to see their star feature from the opening match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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