Turkish National Footballer Ozan Kabak Reflects on His Injury and Literary Journey
Ozan Kabak, the 25-year-old national footballer who plays for the Bundesliga team Hoffenheim, reflected on his approximately 500-day injury period and his time at Liverpool in a recent interview. Kabak, who also discussed the books he read during his injury period, gave special mention to 'The Woman in the Fur Coat'.
Ozan described his time at Liverpool as "unlucky".
In an interview with The Athletic, Ozan Kabak spoke about his injury period and stated, 'I won't make any plans after what I've been through.' The national defender, who returned to the pitch this season with the Hoffenheim jersey, expressed, 'I'm playing wonderfully right now and I believe there are still great achievements ahead of me.'
In February 2021, due to injuries in the defensive line, Ozan Kabak was loaned to Liverpool where he played for half a season. The national player, who couldn't experience the Anfield atmosphere due to pandemic restrictions, returned to Schalke at the end of the season. Regarding his time at Liverpool, Kabak simply stated, 'I was unlucky.'
"I take pride in myself."
Ozan Kabak reflected on his initial games with Liverpool, stating, 'In my first match, the lack of coordination between Alisson and myself caused some issues, but we managed to secure a fantastic victory in the match against Leipzig just three days later. I'm actually quite proud of myself. It's not easy to muster the courage to step onto the field, even when you're not performing well.'
Describing his time at Liverpool as a 'strange period,' the national defender explained, 'I was a 20-year-old player who had transferred to a foreign country at a very young age and was under immense pressure, and Liverpool wasn't in the best shape.' Regarding Virgil Van Dijk, his idol with whom he couldn't play due to injury, he expressed, 'I wish I could have spent more time with him. However, I'm grateful for the opportunity to have gotten to know him.'
"The Bell Jar" has drawn inspiration from "The Fur Coated Madonna."
Ozan Kabak shared the impact of Sabahattin Ali's novel on him, stating, 'During my rehabilitation process, I read between 20 and 30 books. My favorite was 'Madonna in a Fur Coat'. It inspired me and helped me become a more open-minded person.'
The national defender, who had a successful season at Hoffenheim, spoke about his injury period, saying, 'Actually, I'm glad I went through this process; not because of the injury, but because it brought me many things for which I am grateful. I'm now a mature man and player, I've become a stronger person.'
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