Covid-19 a blessing in disguise for injured soccer players

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, centre, is congratulated by teammates Juan Mata, left, and Paul Pogba after scoring a goal against the Perth Glory during their friendly soccer match in Perth, Australia, Saturday, July 13, 2019. (Richard Wainwright/AAP Image via AP)

The coronavirus came to many soccer players as a dark cloud that is still hovering over their heads. The pandemic presented a myriad of challenges including, pay cuts, disruption of the football calendar, and a deep haze of uncertainty for many. 

However, for players who were on the sickbed, nursing injuries, the current hiatus has turned to be a blessing in disguise, a second chance that rarely comes in a lifetime.