Bruno Petković nears return to Kocaelispor training

Croatian striker Bruno Petković is nearing a return to football following a multi-month absence due to injury. Kocaelispor coach Selçuk İnan announced that the 32-year-old forward is expected to rejoin team training in approximately two to three weeks, potentially by the beginning of November.

Petković is scheduled to complete his current phase of therapy around October 20 or 21, after which he will begin individual training sessions on the pitch. While a specific date for his return to official competitive matches has not been set, he must first regain match fitness alongside his teammates.

The injury, which occurred during summer preparations, involved structural changes to tendon tissue resulting from previous injuries. Although no new acute ruptures were found, the club implemented a specialized four-to-six-week strengthening program to manage the condition.