Manchester City winger Adam Johnson confirms he is set for early return from injury

Adam Johnson in action for Manchester City against Leicester City (Getty images)

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Manchester City winger Adam Johnson has confirmed that he expects to return sooner than expected.

The 23-year-old sustained an ankle injury towards the end of January and was set to be sidelined for three months, but his rehabilitation appears to have been quicker than expected and he is back in training.

“My ankle is almost there and I’m back in training again so I should be playing again soon, all being well,” Johnson told the club’s official website.

“When I first picked up the injury, you are given a realistic target to aim for in terms of playing again, but it’s usually longer than it will actually be.

“The medical team have to err on the side of caution so you take your time rehabilitating.”

He added: “It’s been tough watching every single game to be fair, not just the Reading game.

“You don’t want to miss any matches, so to have had to sit out while the lads have had such a hectic schedule isn’t easy.”