Cooper tore his plantar fascia in the first weekend’s 2-2 draw at home against Cardiff City, but he returned as a second-half substitute in Wednesday night’s goalless draw at Hull City. Cooper was introduced when manager Daniel Farke was forced to make a rearrangement after centre-back Joe Rodon was sent off for a second booking on the hour mark.
Rodon is now suspended for Saturday’s Championship match against Watford, for which Cooper has issued his decision on Rodon’s two yellow cards and a very positive personal fitness update.
Writing in Saturday’s matchday programme, Cooper said: “Over the international break, naturally I was disappointed not to be available for Scotland, but the period allowed me to continue my rehabilitation from injury and get back into full training with the rest of the lads which was pleasing. I’m now back to full health and can’t wait to kick on now.”
Cooper commented on Rodon’s dismissal and goalless draw at Hull, saying, “From a defender’s perspective, I thought the two yellow cards Joe Rodon received were harsh, but these things happen in football.” I thought we handled the situation well, and we were happy to get our third clean sheet in a row. It’s another point on the board, and it may be significant towards the end of the season.”
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