A picture of Aleksander Barkov went viral on social media.

Aleksander Barkov will not be able to participate in the Winter Olympics. Tomi Natri / All Over Press

Captain of the Florida Panthers Alexander Barkov injured his right knee in team training in September. As a result of the injury, he was diagnosed with damage to the anterior cruciate ligament and the inner collateral ligament of the knee, and finally Barkov underwent surgery, the rehabilitation estimate of which was 7–9 months at the time.

Now, a photo is circulating on social media where Barkov is seen in the outdoor area of ​​Holiday Park in Miami, right next to the Florida Panthers practice hall. In the photo, Barkov is shirtless and his muscular condition stands out clearly.

The picture has been shared In the Florida Panthers Fans Facebook group and it has garnered over a thousand likes and nearly two hundred comments.

The tone of the comments is clearly hopeful and enthusiastic. Many stated that Barkov looks fit in the picture.

– Fresh air and vitamin D. Make the most of it, we need you back! one wrote.

– Captain, my captain, you can do this! another wrote.

“Wow, looks like he might be ready by the playoffs,” one wrote.

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