Andi Weimann shares recovery update heading into 'long off-season'
Weimann's season was cut short in early March (Image: CameraSport - Dave Howarth)
Andi Weimann has shared an update on his recovery as the experienced forward continues his road back from a knee injury.
Weimann scored nine goals in 35 appearances for Rovers before his season was cut short against Norwich at the start of March.
The 33-year-old is feeling positive after some time away with his family and is now ready for the hard work over the summer as he aims to get back on the pitch as quickly as possible.
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'I think I am exactly where I should be,' he said of his recovery. 'I had a nice little holiday with the kids over Easter so I feel refreshed.
'Now I will be in through the whole off-season to get ready for pre-season. I think I am in a good spot.
'(It was important) mentally, more than anything, to get away. It was the Easter holiday so it worked out well to go away with my kids and my wife for 10 days and just switch off from everything.
'I know it is going to be a long off-season now. I will be in probably every day trying to get fit so I needed it.'
Weimann was Rovers' joint-top scorer heading into the final day when Yuki Ohashi's composed finish took the Japan international into double figures.
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'I said it when I got injured, I think it was a decent season for me,' the former Bristol City man reflected.
'I played every game when I was available, off the bench or starting. My goal return is not bad, 15 starts and seven goals in the league, I think it is pretty decent. I have enjoyed my season, we will see how we get on.
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'If you lose that (desire) then I guess it is time to stop playing. I have still got it 100 per cent and that is why I am working really hard to get back fit and be on the pitch again next season.
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'I love playing football, I love the day-to-day, being around the changing room. Saturday or Tuesday night when the game kicks off, there is no better feeling.'
The only frustration for Weimann was not being able to contribute on the pitch over the past couple of months as Rovers battled for a play-off spot.
The forward was part of the squad that travelled to Bramall Lane last weekend so that he could support his team-mates.
'It is obviously tough watching when we were losing games and you can't help. The last few games have been the opposite so it has been nice watching,' he said.
'I went to Mexico with my family so there's a six-hour time difference. The games kicked off at nine in the morning and it was really good, having breakfast and watching the games. We were winning so it made for a good day!'
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