Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has delivered an injury update on social media.
Gundogan shared a photograph of himself back in training after recovering from a hamstring problem.
The midfielder of Turkish origin added the following caption: ‘Back at it again’.
Back at it again ✌?? @ManCity pic.twitter.com/haVYSKzTu8
— Ilkay Gündogan (@IlkayGuendogan) October 30, 2018
Gundogan has missed the last five games in all competitions due to injury but could be back in action next weekend against Southampton in the Premier League.
The League Cup game against Fulham on Thursday may come too soon for the midfielder.
City fans sent their best wishes to the 28-year-old who recently celebrated his birthday.
YESSSSS BRO! We missed you yesterday, games like that perfect for you..
— Guardiolista (@Guardiolista01) October 30, 2018
King gundo welcome back @IlkayGuendogan
— Hugo (@sizzzle) October 30, 2018
You should have played at that pitch yesterday
— Mirza Amir (@MirzaAmirbeg97) October 30, 2018
Welcome champ
— The Writer (@NewBornWriter) October 30, 2018
Gundogan has a total of one goal and two assists in all competitions for the reigning Premier League champions this season.
The midfielder had started four of City’s six Premier League games before picking up his injury.