“He is not only a team-mate, he’s a buddy and has been for a few years – a dad as effectively, to stunning youngsters. I simply wish to say thanks to all of the help from everybody. As captain I’ve seen all of the messages and help Mic has acquired.
“It’s a kind of issues the place life is greater than soccer. The primary factor is Mic is protected and effectively and he’s right here to inform the story. He’s a warrior and a fighter, he all the time has been, via his profession and I do know he might be again stronger for this.”