Leeds United defender Robin Koch admits it's been a frustrating first season in England.
The 24-year-old suffered a knee injury in November's defeat to Chelsea and has been out of action ever since after undergoing surgery.
Prior to that, the centre-back had looked an impressive summer acquisition, starting in all of the Whites' Premier League matches.
Speaking to Badische Zeitung, Koch opened up on his rehab since the injury and admitted it made life more difficult when trying to settle into a new club.
He said: "It's a bit unfortunate. In general, injuries are never easy for a footballer, even if they are part of the job. But I'm one who stays positive
"Of course, it's especially difficult to be injured when you've just come to a new country.
"Normally friends or family would have come to visit. Go out to eat, have a coffee. That would have been nice distractions.
"But that's how it is for many people in the world at the moment. That's why I don't want to complain.
"At least I could go to training every day and work on my comeback."
On manager Marcelo Bielsa, Koch said: "He has incredible expertise.
"That's why so many other coaches rave about him. How he analyses the opponents, takes them apart. That fascinates his colleagues.
"It is no coincidence that even Pep Guardiola is impressed by Marcelo Bielsa."
