Linfield's Shields 'pushing to be back for Europe'
Linfield captain Chris Shields is optimistic about returning to the squad for the Uefa Conference League qualifiers after a long injury layoff. He has been recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury that required surgery and has expressed a desire to be back on the pitch. Despite a disappointing league finish, Linfield secured European football by winning a playoff final against Dungannon Swifts.
- ▪Chris Shields has been sidelined since September due to an ACL injury.
- ▪Linfield finished fourth in the Irish Premiership but secured European football through a playoff win.
- ▪Shields is hopeful about his recovery and aims to be part of the European squad.
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