'Tortured' ZiZi champing at bit for Charlton return

Former China captain Zheng Zhi cannot wait to get stuck in again for English Championship side Charlton Athletic when his lengthy injury layoff runs its course.

The international midfielder who goes by the nickname ZiZi has not played since picking up a groin injury during the Aug 8-24 Beijing Olympics.

He was expected to return to club action at the end of last month but so far has not even made an appearance with the reserves.