Nottingham Forest defender Giulian Biancone has teased a return from injury, having not played since October last year.
The Frenchman joined Steve Cooper's side last summer on a three-year deal from Ligue 1 side Troyes. But a devastating knee injury in training ruled him out of action for much of the season.
Biancone has played just 16 minutes in all competitions for the Reds since his arrival at the City Ground in July last year. His most recent appearance was the 0-0 draw at Brighton on October 18.
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Forest boss Steve Cooper revealed the lengthy injury blow towards the end of last year saying: "Unfortunately, Giulian picked up a serious knee injury in training which will rule him out until the end of the season".
However, the defender has shown signs of recovery according to his recent activity on social media. On Sunday, he tweeted: "This time will come," alongside a picture of him running in a Forest shirt and a sands of time emoji alongside another emoji of a chart pointing upwards.
The 23-year-old will be hoping to be fully fit by the time Forest begin their second successive season in the Premier League on August 12. The Reds face a daunting start away at last season's runners-up Arsenal.
And it does not get any easier for Cooper's men who after hosting newly promoted Sheffield United, travel to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United before a trip to Chelsea. They also have champions Manchester City on the horizon on September 23.
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