The Swansea City midfielder was a late substitute in the 1-1 draw well ahead of his predicted return date from his shoulder injury.<\/p>\n
Pratley had been out of action for just a month compared to an initial diagnosis of two to three times longer meaning his place was a welcome sight for Swans fans who have highlighted his absence as one of the key injuries this season.<\/p>\n
And although his shoulder is not quite 100% right, Pratley continues to do the work to ensure he can play a part in the play off push.<\/p>\n
Speaking to the Evening Post, Pratley said "You could say it was a bit of a surprise <\/p>\n
"I had only been in one training session with the boys on Friday and then the gaffer told me I was going to be involved against Charlton.<\/p>\n
"It's a lot earlier than everyone expected, but it's good to be back.<\/p>\n
"All the surgeons told me it was usually a rugby problem<\/p>\n
"They also said that most rugby players have got a lump on their shoulders because of this kind of injury and that they play with it.<\/p>\n
"Being a footballer, I'm a bit softer, but the good thing is that the shoulder isn't giving me any pain now.<\/p>\n
"It's not 100 per cent strong and I'm going to be having double sessions in the gym between now and the end of the season.<\/p>\n
"I've got to work on strengthening the injury and on my fitness after a few weeks out — I even had to go to the gym straight after the game against Charlton.<\/p>\n
"We all know it's not going to be easy<\/p>\n
"But saying that, we believe we can get there if we carry on playing the way we have this season."<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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