Sirlord Conteh sits out early preseason build-up with ankle trouble

German-Ghanaian forward Sirlord Contehs preseason has taken a frustrating turn as he battles to recover from nagging ankle issues.The 29-year-old forward missed FC Heidenheims friendly rout of SGM Herbrechtingen/Bolheim, which ended in a lopsided 17-0 result. He also sat out the initial training sessions at camp, a worrying sign for fans eager to see him back in top form.Although Conteh wasnt part of full team drills, he did manage to work on his own as part of a careful return plan. His individual sessions are a positive step, even if supporters had hoped for more encouraging signs early in preseason.Heidenheim's players got down to business on Monday with two high-intensity training sessions that focused on pressing tactics and in-game scenarios. Tuesday morning brought a lighter start, with a warm-up designed to ease players into the clubs first official preseason test match later that day.With the new season on the horizon, fans and coaches alike are watching closely, hoping Conteh can shake off the injury and rejoin the squad fully fit soon. Read Full Story