TOKYO (AP) β Yuzuru Hanyu’s coach Brian Orser says the Japanese Olympic figure skating champion will be ready for the Grand Prix Final although he is still recovering from a collision at the Cup of China last month.
Hanyu finished fourth at the NHK Trophy on Saturday, a result that allowed him to qualify for the Dec. 11-14 Grand Prix Final in Barcelona by a slim margin.
The 19-year-old was diagnosed with bruising to his head and chin after colliding with Chinese skater Yan Han in warmups at the Cup of China three weeks ago and also had some injuries to his leg.
While much has been made of Hanyu’s head injury, Orser said Monday the leg injury was more of a threat to his appearance at the NHK.
