It has been a trying season for Minnesota United forward Abu Danladi, to say the least. After a promising eight-goal rookie campaign, nagging injuries have limited the 2017’s No. 1 overall pick to just four appearances in the last two months. Now that he is back on the field, though, he is putting himself in a position to be a factor in the Loons’ playoff push.
Danladi approached his rehab with a healthy mindset. He worked diligently with the training staff to remedy his recurring hamstring problems and meticulously studied the switch to a 3-5-2 formation from the sideline so he would be ready when his moment came.