Djibril Cisse is confident he will recover from the horrific broken leg he sustained against Blackburn Rovers.
The Liverpool striker is remaining positive and focused on a return to action in 2005.
"I never thought of ending my career," he told L'Equipe.
"Not for a tibia-fibula fracture.
"Even if it is the worst injury of my career, it is obvious. I just wanted not to have an ankle or knee trouble and the doctors confirmed they were safe.
"In my misfortune, I am a little lucky.
"It is not like if I would have nothing, but almost.
"Now I am fine in my state of mind.
"To me, it is not a stop, just a break.
"And we will start again next year.
"I know that. I am very confident."
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It is good to know that the ankle and knee is ok