Linfield's Shields 'pushing to be back for Europe'
Linfield captain Chris Shields is optimistic about returning to the squad for the Uefa Conference League qualifiers after a lengthy injury absence. He has been recovering from an ACL injury that sidelined him since September. Despite a disappointing league finish, Linfield secured European football by winning the play-off final.
- ▪Chris Shields has been out since September due to an ACL injury that required surgery.
- ▪Linfield finished fourth in the Irish Premiership but secured a spot in European competition.
- ▪Shields expressed his determination to return to the team and is hopeful for medical clearance.
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- ▪ Linfield's Shields 'pushing to be back for Europe' — Yahoo Sports
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Linfield's Shields 'pushing to be back for Europe'Image source, Pacemaker PressImage caption, Shields played just six games last campaign ByJana McCabeBBC Sport NI journalistPublished27 minutes agoLinfield captain Chris Shields said "with a bit of luck" he will be fit to return to the Blues' squad for the upcoming Uefa Conference League qualifiers after missing the majority of last season through injury. Shields has been sidelined since September due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury which required surgery.The Blues finished a disappointing fourth in the Irish Premiership, but secured European football this summer by beating Dungannon Swifts in the European play-off final at Windsor Park."I'll be back in pre-season and I'll be able to run around with the lads," Shields told…
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