On the mend

Ex-Celtic and Chelsea flop Musonda given just 20 per cent chance of playing again after knee injury

FORMER Celtic loan flop Charly Musonda has revealed he was only given a 20 per cent chance of playing football again after suffering a serious knee injury last year.

But the one-time wonderkid insists he will return and eventually fulfil his potential.

The Belgian midfielder joined the Hoops on loan two years ago from Chelsea in an 18-month deal in what was hailed as a massive coup.

Musonda was once rated as the best youngster in the world and offered deals by Real Madrid and Barcelona.

But he made just two league starts for Celtic and then-manager Brendan Rodgers terminated his loan deal after just a few months.

He spent this season loan with Vitesse Arnhem, but a serious knee injury in a reserve match ended his season.

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And Musonda, 23, has revealed how close he came to having to quit the game.

He said: "Seven months ago I underwent surgery on my knee ligaments.

"The medical people gave me barely a 20 per cent chance to ever play professional football again.

"After not being in top shape for almost four years, I am continuing my path to recovery and redemption.

"I hope to be back training in about four months.

"My view is to never give up on your dreams, no matter how difficult they can be and to stay motivated."

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