'I've waited well over a year for this' - Lions' Jensen

Jensen has made 43 appearances for the Lions since signing in 2024 [Getty Images] Millwall goalkeeper Lukas Jensen says he "can't describe" the feeling of returning to full fitness after overcoming two serious injuries that kept him sidelined for more than a year. The 26-year-old tore his Achilles in the 2024-25 season before suffering a quad injury in December last year during the final stages of his rehabilitation, delaying his return to first-team action. "It's a feeling I can't describe," Jensen told the club website . "I've been waiting for this moment for well over a year now." Jensen admitted the road back had tested him both physically and mentally, particularly after suffering a second injury just as he was nearing a return. "That was the hardest part," he said. "I could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel and then, 21 days before the physio could clear me, I picked up another injury - and it was a rather big one." Despite the setbacks, the Dane says the experience has changed his perspective. "It's been a rollercoaster. It's been up and down, but I've learnt so much about my body. "I can look at the positives now and all the things I've learned. Even though it's been tough, we've all come together now. This is just the start. "When that first league game is over, I think the feeling is going to be even better." Jensen says he now feels stronger after completing his rehabilitation. "We expected the Achilles to take a year, and that's what it's taken. The positive is my Achilles got longer, and it was quite a quick rehab. It's been a year where I've had two injuries. "Now my body feels good again. I can walk with no pain." The goalkeeper made 43 appearances in all competitions during his first season at Millwall, keeping 14 clean sheets as the Lions narrowly missed out on the Championship play-offs. Watching from the sidelines was difficult, but Jensen believes the squad can build on last season's progress. "The team did unbelievably last year, and I hope we can carry that on," he added. "We have such a good young team and a good gaffer. We want to get promotion. "It was a joy. I was sat there smiling after every game. It was a great watch." Latest Millwall news, analysis and fan views