Rob Atkinson has started the long road to recovery from his devastating ACL injury by rebuilding the muscle in his leg with light exercises.
The City defender could face anywhere between six and nine months on the sidelines after rupturing the tendon during the 1-1 draw with Sunderland in February. It will rule him out until at least the beginning of next season before facing a period of rebuilding his match fitness before being considered for selection.
As Atkinson insinuated, he will face both physical and mental challenges along the way having discussed his early stages of progress during an appearance on Robins TV. The 25-year-old was in the studio speaking ahead of City's defeat against Sheffield United on Tuesday.
