DOHA: Ivorian striker Lacina Traoré is currently receiving treatment at Aspetar for a thigh injury sustained whilst playing for Everton. Traoré, who joined the English Premier League team on loan from Monaco, is under close supervision by Aspetar experts in order to make a full recovery before the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Although given the option of various European hospitals, the striker chose Aspetar for his treatment. “I came to Aspetar due to my personal convictions and the wonderful global reputation the hospital has gained,” said Traoré. “I had been suffering with my injury for a month but once my treatment at Aspetar began, I started to feel much better and have even regained my confidence.” He added, “Aspetar has amazing capabilities - I was not aware of it before. Aspetar is the best sports hospital, and there is really no comparison with the rest. It has an experienced and professional medical staff, in addition to state-of-the-art equipment. I am truly amazed.” Under an agreement signed earlier this year, Aspetar continues to provide the Ivory Coast national team with top medical care. Traoré is the third Ivorian player this year to choose Aspetar for treatment. Players who have previously received treatment at the Doha-based sports medical hospital include Trabzonspor defender Souleymane ‘Sol’ Bamba and Fortuna Düsseldorf midfielder Mathis Bolly. Mathis Bolly expressed satisfaction for the treatment he received at Aspetar in March, emphasising the immense capabilities the hospital has.