Argyle midfielder Boateng returns after knee ligament injury

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 16:32 · Archive

Plymouth Argyle midfielder Malachi Boateng has returned to action after nearly two months out with a knee ligament injury sustained in August.

Malachi Boateng has returned to action for Plymouth Argyle after nearly two months out with a knee ligament injury. The 24-year-old midfielder was injured in the Pilgrims' 1-1 draw at Wycombe Wanderers on 22 August and initially feared the injury could be serious, but subsequent scans showed the damage was less severe than he first thought.

Boateng made his playing comeback as a late substitute in Plymouth's 0-0 league draw with Reading at Home Park on 31 October. He then played for an hour in Argyle's 4-0 Emirates FA Cup first round victory over Alvechurch last Saturday, and appeared as a substitute in a 2-1 Trophy win at Swindon Town on Tuesday.

"The biggest setback I have probably had in my career so far, but it's one I'm grateful for," Boateng told BBC Radio Devon. "It allowed me to take a step back and look at things, and I'm grateful to be back stronger as well." He said the support from his teammates and manager Tom Cleverley helped him through the injury, and that being unable to help the team while sidelined was difficult.

How it is being reported

• Malachi Boateng on his Plymouth Argyle comeback after fearing worst over injuryBoateng recently returned to action after spending two months on the sidelines due to a knee injuryPlymouthLive · 13 Nov, 15:59
• Argyle's Boateng relieved to be back in actionMalachi Boateng says he is relieved to be able to return for Plymouth Argyle after his knee ligament injury.BBC Devon · 13 Nov, 14:25

In this story: Malachi Boateng · Plymouth Argyle · Wycombe Wanderers · Tom Cleverley · Sheffield Wednesday · Alvechurch

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