Des Cahill is still recovering from a bad injury.
RTÉ announced that the sports pundit was suffering from conjunctivitis, a sinus infection, fluid on the knee and a calf strain – all at once.
“I have to have another injection in the Blackrock Clinic tomorrow. I’m hoping in a couple of days it’ll be ok,” he said.
Injury: Des is still suffering from an injury | RTE
The 63-year-old admitted that adrenaline has helped him recover.
“I had one last Thursday and I thought it would have kicked in a bit more but it’s alright now. I think it’s the adrenaline,” he told the Irish Mirror.
“I’m delighted I got through the week and next week won’t be as bad.”
Emotional: Dancing Dessie admitted he is really looking forward to his dance this week | RTE
Des also revealed that he will be dancing to a Dubliners song this weekend, and when he first heard it he was quite emotional.
“I’m really looking forward to my dance this week, of all the pieces of music it’s my favourite..
“It’s the Marino Waltz – I got emotional when I heard it. It’s by the Dubliners, John Sheahan wrote it and I love it.
“I’ll have to work hard on it but I’m happy to with that music,” he added.
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