The American Abroad, who arrived from Feyenoord this summer, says he is on schedule to make his Addicks debut next month.

“I'm feeling much better,” Gibbs told the official USPA website. “As of right now, my plan is to try to play and train again with Charlton in four or five weeks.”

“To do that, I came back from England so I could work one-on-one with (USMNT trainer) Jim Hashimoto.”

“The training staff at Charlton were doing a good job with me, but I knew that if I came back and was with someone for five hours a day just one-on-one that it would help me get back sooner,” he stated.

“Fortunately, Charlton agreed to it and let me come back here for a bit.”

The speedy man marker says coach Iain Dowie will probably use him at two positions when he gets back.

“I've talked with the manager and they are keen on having me play as a center back or as a left back,” revealed Gibbs.

“He sees me as being a versatile player, and I'm really happy with that.”

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