I’m grateful to be back – Brighton defender Tariq Lamptey reacts to injury that ruled him out last season

English-born Ghanaian right-back Tariq Lamptey has expressed his delight to recover from an injury that ruled him out of the 2020/21 season.

Lamptey spent a chunk of last season on the sidelines due to hamstring injury.

The 20-year-old who recovered from a nine-month injury in October 2021 has been instrumental in the 2021/22 campaign.

According to the defender, he is excited to back on the pitch and playing so well for his outfit in the ongoing season.

He has also expressed desire to feature in every game for his club.

“I’m grateful to be back on the pitch, playing football and playing well,” he added. “I’d like to be involved in every game, but it’s up to what the gaffer decides, so I just have to keep training well. Whenever the team call upon me, I’m ready to help.

Although, Lamptey has represented England at the youth level, he is eligible to play for Ghana at senior level.

Lamptey was born to Ghanaian parents in England.