OM.net News : Djibril Cissé can rejoin his team-mates, having been given the green light by his surgeon. And he will be in the squad for the match versus Monaco, coach Albert Emon confirmed today. The OM attacker’s reaction, exclusive to OM.net.

Six months to the day after breaking his right leg in a friendly game for France, Djibril Cissé can return to the pitch. He was given the go ahead this afternoon by Professor Frédéric Farizon, the surgeon who operated on him in June.
This information was given to us during the visit to Nice, after a final radio and scanner examination on the leg.
Coach Albert Emon confirmed to us on the phone on Thursday night that Cissé will be in the squad for the Monaco game on Saturday, though he won’t start the match.

INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE DE DJIBRIL CISSE
We were with Djibril Cissé when his surgeon gave his the go-ahead to play. His exclusive reaction.

So Djibril, are you relieved to get the doctor’s go-ahead?
Yes, after an absence of six months, I will be able to take the fields of the French Championship, notably the Stade Vélodrome. I was aching to play.

How do you feel after this great news?
I’m very happy. But I will be even happier if I play on Saturday.

Six months out is a long time, how did you get through it?
It was pretty tough, especially considering that I spent six months out at Liverpool as well. It was toughest mentally, but thanks to God, my family, my wife, my mother, my sisters and my brother, I made it through okay. Most of it happens on your head and mentally, I am doing well at the moment.

your mentality is one of your strengths…
It’s kind of what makes me who I am, my desire and my passion, and today, thanks to God, everything is going okay.

You have already taken part in a match against Martigues on Tuesday, how was it for you?
I felt great and had a great understanding with my team-mates for a first match. My afternoon was capped with a goal, so it was a good day.

Given the go-ahead by your surgeon, now you just need it from Albert Emon…
That’s right. The surgeon didn’t say there was no risk, there never is, even if you are 100% fit, but he did say that the injury is behind me now. Mentally and physically, I feel ready.