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Super Eagles forward Umar Sadiq has reflected on his struggles at Spanish club, Real Sociedad.
Sadiq sealed a move to Sociedad from another Spanish club, Almeria three years ago.
After scoring on his debut against Athletico Bilbao, he was sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury for almost one year.
The 27-year-old was used mostly as a substitute on his return to action.
Sadiq moved to Valencia on loan in January and has rediscovered his form.
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He has scored four times in 11 league appearances for Los Che.
“From the first day I went to Real Sociedad, I went there with a lot of expectations. Unfortunately, I went there and after five days I tore my ACL and things changed,” Sadiq told TVC.
“I was out for one season and I came back and I could not get that continuity that I need because I was left behind. Also it was the coach’s decision which I respected.
“Sometimes, you find yourself in situations where you cannot change anything. And my situation at Real Sociedad was that: I could not change anything. Because of lack of playing time after coming back from injury. I had to face the reality.
“Every footballer needs continuity which I did not have when I came back from my injury at Real Sociedad. And you can see that as I came here, week in, week out I’m playing. I’m gaining my confidence and that’s all what I needed. As a football player, continuity (is key). You have more calm and you have more time to show what you have.”
