Umar Sadiq close to return: "Aguirre is waiting for me"

Sadiq nearing return from injury; undergoing tests Thursday with manager Aguirre expecting him back soon.

Umar Sadiq is close to returning from a weeks-long injury layoff. The Valencia forward revealed Wednesday that he will undergo tests on Thursday to determine his return date. Sadiq confirmed he has spoken with manager Javier Aguirre, who is ready to welcome him back to strengthen the attack. The Nigerian striker expressed optimism about his recovery, saying he is in the final stages and hopes to rejoin the team very soon if tests go as planned.