Photo: ‘Blessed’ – Man City Defender Shares Poem After Returning From Hamstring Injury Sooner Than Expected Ahead Of Intercontinental Derby

Manchester City defender on loan at Galatasaray, Jason Denayer, recovered from his hamstring injury sooner than expected.

The Belgium international was expected to miss the rest of the season but has made a speedy return and made a brief appearance in the 2-1 win over Konyaspor last week.

Denayer could end up starting in the Intercontinental Derby at the Sukru Saracoglu stadium against rivals Fenerbahce.

Galatasaray are currently first in the league, six points clear of fourth-placed Fenerbahce but have not beat the Yellow Canaries away since 1999.

Denayer shared a poem in his latest Instagram post thanking God for everything positive in his life. Perhaps he was feeling blessed after returning to action sooner than expected?

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today I ate my fill and thank God for his. Today I have looked at the sky and thank God for allowing me to see. today I have been loved and thank God for this love. today I ran and I thank God for the use of my legs. Today I thank god for the smiles on the faces of people I love. Tonight I'll sleep in my house in a warm bed and thank God for that. and today I appreciate every moment because tomorrow nothing is sure. #thankgod#blessed

A post shared by Jason Denayer 64 ❤️?⚽️ (@jason_denayer) on Mar 13, 2018 at 4:00am PDT

Denayer was a first choice defender before his injury and has 16 appearances under his belt this season.