It has been a stressful season for me – Asamoah Gyan

The prolific Ghanaian and Al Ain attacker has expressed his frustration at his injury setbacks this season after making just 10 starts for his club since the start of the UAE Pro league campaign.

Gyan failed to make the Black Stars squad that lost to Senegal in Saturday’s friendly and also played just 16 minutes in his teams Super Cup defeat to rivals Al Ahli last Friday.

The 29-year-old striker has just 12 appearances in the Al Ain colours this season with 10 goals to his name.

“Yes, it has been a frustrating season but everyone knows what I can do when I am a 100 percent fit – that is most important for me,” Gyan said.

“I believe in my quality. When I am fit, I know what I can do. I’ve been suffering a lot. I am struggling to play, I have missed three games recently.

“This is not good for me. I felt a bit better on Thursday in training and they decided to let me take to the field [in the Super Cup].

“Unfortunately we lost, but my health is more important. I have to continue working hard and we will see about the next game if I can be fully fit.

“I am a bit frustrated right now. Last season, I played all the games for 90 minutes. I played the AFC Champions League for 90 minutes, then I went to the World Cup and played every game.

“It has been a stressful season for me. I am a professional player and I need to take good care of my body.”