After returning from his own personal injury nightmare, Andrew Johnson knows only too well what Bobby Zamora has had to contend with recently.
As Zamora continues his rehabilitation, Johnson spoke of how hard the striker's injury hit his friends and teammates at Fulham.
“I was absolutely devastated for Bobby," Johnson told fulhamfc.com. “He had a fantastic season last year and was Player of the Season for me. He’s a top, top man.
“He didn’t have the best of luck during his first season but he stayed strong. It wasn’t his performances, it just wasn’t happening in front of goal but that all changed last year.
“The fact that he broke into the England team - he could have had that spot. I still think he will have that spot but the timing of his injury was gutting. Emile Heskey had just retired from international football and Bobby had just played his first game. He was cemented in that squad and should have been starting.
“I can’t really express how gutted we all were for him. Me and Bobby are really close and we’ve always had a good relationship. On the night of his injury me and the kitman went to visit him and took him about twenty quids worth of sweets to cheer him up!
“It’s good to see him back at the Training Ground as he’s a great character to have around the place. He’s a strong character and a very funny guy. He’s been quite loud since he came back and it’s good to see him back on his feet. If there’s one player the Team really misses – it’s hard to go without Bobby.”
