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Philippe Mexès

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Full name: Philippe Mexès
Date of birth: March 30, 1982
Place of birth: Toulouse, France
Height: 6 ft 1.5 in (1.87 m)
Position: Centre Back
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Hopefully he can recuperate that form he showed as a youngster, for us, if that's the case we have another quality centre back in our ranks.

[Jack Bauer]

Philippe Mexes, the French defender, spoke exclusively to Milan Channel about his recovery from a bad knee injury and told us he cannot wait to get into action with his new team mates.

MILAN - Philippe Mexes spoke exclusively to Milan Channel today. This is what he had to say:

"I am slowly getting back to form, I have been training with the ball but I have to take it easy. When the pain goes away I will be available for the coach.

I Hope this happens as soon as possible and I think that in two or three weeks time I will have resolved all of my problems - also because i cannot stand it any longer. I know that I have to be patient so as to avoid further damage but the medical staff are helping me to get fit as soon as possible.

Playing with the ball again after four months felt really good. I felt a little frustrated and I know what I am like, when I step onto the pitch I cannot control myself...(laughs)

The season has started really well, it was important to understand what stage we were at. I think we are in great shape. Winning a trophy already is very satisfying and it was also a derby...we are on the right track.

This is a great and honest group of lads, they all work really hard and they always give 100% on the pitch. My fellow Frenchman Mathieu Flamini is great fun and he is helping me a lot but I repeat I cannot wait to join my team mates on the pitch."