The comeback of Levi Smans: positive thinking, positive outcome

Smans returns to action for SC Heerenveen after 12 months sidelined by ACL injury, already providing three assists in four appearances.

SC Heerenveen midfielder Levi Smans has made his comeback after spending over a year recovering from a cruciate ligament injury. The 23-year-old made his long-awaited return in the third round of the season as a substitute, and has since featured in four matches, including two as a starter. Smans has already made an immediate impact, recording three assists—two of them in Heerenveen's 4-0 victory over Sparta Rotterdam. He expressed confidence in his recovery, saying he was unsurprised by his quick return to form.