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Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Michael Cooper returns to his best form The 24-year-old has played the last five games for the Pilgrims after returning from a serious long-term knee injury Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Michael Cooper will gain

“strength and strength as the season goes on” according to the club’s director of football, Neil Dewsnip.
Cooper, 24, has made five consecutive starts since returning from a serious long-term knee injury in the 0-0 draw at West Bromwich Albion on October 21.
He is sidelined for eight-and-a-half months after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament, as Northern Ireland international Conor Hazard plays the first 11 games of the season following his move from Scottish champions Celtic in the summer .
Read more: Where do Argyle rank in terms of goals scored and conceded in the league For all the latest Argyle news, analysis and match reports from Plymouth Live, click HERE Inevitable, given From a long absence and no – Announcing the season to find his rhythm, Cooper has had his ups and downs in his return to action.
For example, he had problems with some of his kicks in the 2-1 defeat to third-placed Leeds United, although some of his back passes weren’t the best either.

However, Cooper made a brilliant diving save in the second half to keep out Jaidon Anthony’s shot, showing he has lost none of his quickness or reactions.
Dewsnip told Plymouth Live: “He’s done really well to get through the recovery process as quickly as he has.
It’s been handled very well by Gareth Law (Argyle’s head of physiotherapy) and our goalkeeping coach Darren Behcet.
“So the progression from Michael having that terrible day at Sheffield Wednesday to his current state, it’s been a pleasure to see he is in his current position.
When you’re out for that long, whether you’re a goalkeeper or a center forward, the most important thing is to find your rhythm.
That’s the purpose of pre-season.
“The players leave and then they have the opportunity to find the rhythm of football that each of them will tell you about.
“Now, everyone’s rhythm of play is not the same.

Some may reach their peak very quickly, others may take longer.
Honestly, I guess Michael is a bit in the middle.
“He played really well and there were one or two moments where I think he would tell you he could have done a little better.
“We’re delighted he’s back in the team , is available for selection and on the evidence of the last two years, he will grow and become stronger as the season progresses.
” Cooper played just one match before returning to the first team, in a match was specially arranged behind closed doors against Torquay United.
Having got through that, manager Steven Schumacher decided that Argyle’s player of the year for the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons had ready to return.
done perfectly, which gives Michael more time not to rush, and Schuey more time not to rush this decision.
“There will be a debate big between Schuey, Gareth Law and Darren Behcet and they will feel it is time to reinstate him.
We had a behind-closed-doors match with Torquay, basically to assess Michael’s fitness.

 

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