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Bernard Parker: Kaizer Chiefs legend resumes TS Galaxy full training after career-threatening injury from Mamelodi Sundowns star Zungu

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The veteran midfielder was on the pitch doing his duty for Galaxy against Sundowns in the Carling Knockout in October.Downs midfielder Bongani Zungu then <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/watch-mamelodi-sundowns-bongani-zungu-shown-straight-red-card-after-potential-career-ending-tackle-on-bernard-parker/blt6ecc4e8a5eb91f8c" target="_blank">made a careless tackle</a> that led to a double fracture on the 37-year-old's shin.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Just like former Bidvest Wits goalkeeper Emile Baron, and ex-Zimbabwe international Jimmy Jambo, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/psl-s-most-horrifying-injuries-has-bernard-parker-played-his-last-professional-match/bltdc0908fb380fb899#cs18429f8e7797f6c1" target="_blank">some felt Parker's career could be over</a>. However, it seems the midfielder, who played for Kaizer Chiefs from 2011 to 2022, would be joining the likes of Dillon Sheppard, and Benson Mhlongo who defied the odds to make it back to football after suffering nasty injuries.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

"I have been doing non-contact training with the ball and have been cleared to do full-contact training with the rest of the squad," Parker told <a href="https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-03-12-ts-galaxy-attacker-bernard-parker-cleared-to-start-full-contact-training/" target="_blank">Times LIVE</a>."Once I have been cleared by the physio in terms of strength and the physical trainer for fitness, I could be available for selection. It is usually a six-week fitness cycle and I have been training for the past two months, so I think I should be ready to play within six weeks."Most definitely I may play before the end of the season," he concluded.

WHAT PARKER SAID

Parker will be looking forward to getting back on the pitch as soon as possible to help his team finish the 2023/24 campaign on a high. Currently, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/2023-24-nedbank-cup-fixtures-venues-results-how-to-watch/bltc8565de2b61226dd#cs5347e20e9a6d0b9a" target="_blank">the Rockets are in the Nedbank Cup's Round of 16</a>, and in the Premier Soccer League, Galaxy have collected 18 points which puts them ninth on the table.

WHAT NEXT FOR PARKER?

Bernard Parker: Kaizer Chiefs legend resumes TS Galaxy full training after career-threatening injury from Mamelodi Sundowns star Zungu | Goal.com

TS Galaxy midfielder Bernard Parker has shared positive news six months after a nasty injury suffered against Mamelodi Sundowns. 

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