Sulley Muntari has dismissed reports that heââ¬â¢s been omitted from the Ghana squad for next yearââ¬â¢s Africa Cup of Nations.
The AC Milan star is yet to kick a ball this season after he suffered a serious knee injury in June.
The 28-year-old is losing the battle to be fully fit in time for the continental showpiece with growing reports that heââ¬â¢s been axed from the final squad.
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah is expected to name a provisional 25-man squad on Thursday but itââ¬â¢s widely believed the former Sunderland man will not make the cut due to his inability to recover in time.
But Muntari has issued a statement on Monday to pour cold water on the rumuors by à insisting he remains in the plans of the Ghana trainer.
ââ¬ËIââ¬â¢m feeling really good and with Godââ¬â¢s will I hope to be back playing with AC Milan again next week,â⬠Muntari said
ââ¬ÅI want to thank everyone for their support during this time of my comeback.
"Iââ¬â¢m working really hard and intend to be fully ready toà fulfilà my duties for my country for the AFCON 2013.
ââ¬ÅThe Ghana FA has not made a firm decision yet on any player, but as far as I know I am still in strong contention for a place in the team.
ââ¬Åà I can't wait to get back into it and I want to give my contribution to the team.ââ¬â¢
Muntari is an important member of the Ghana squad as his experienced will be required to help the country end a 31-year wait for an African title.