England star Jack Grealish has delivered an injury update to supporters as he reaches the four-week milestone following surgery on his left foot.
The Everton loanee took to Instagram to share a collection of 12 images documenting his rehabilitation progress, pledging to come back "better and stronger than ever".
The 30-year-old winger, whose season came to a premature end due to a stress fracture, appears to be maintaining high spirits despite the setback.
His social media post offered fans a glimpse into the early stages of his recovery journey, demonstrating his commitment to returning to full fitness as quickly as possible.
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The England international's rehabilitation routine at Everton's Finch Farm training ground has incorporated a variety of recovery methods.
Photographs reveal Grealish strengthening his legs in the gym while wearing a protective boot, which he now uses daily after initially being fitted with a cast post-operation.
One video captured him performing pull-ups despite still wearing the boot on his injured foot.
To aid his recovery, the midfielder has been utilising both ice baths and saunas as part of his treatment programme.
England star Jack Grealish has delivered an injury update to supporters
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For getting around without putting pressure on his left foot, Grealish has been relying on a knee scooter during his downtime away from rehabilitation sessions.
The injury occurred during Everton's 1-0 victory at Villa Park on 18 January, where Grealish completed the full match against his former club.
Following the game, he initially reported discomfort in his left calf to the Toffees' medical staff.
However, subsequent examination by a specialist revealed the problem was more severe than first thought, with scans confirming a stress fracture in his foot.
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Jack Grealish took to Instagram to share a collection of 12 images
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After extensive discussions about the best course of action, the decision was taken to operate in February.
Grealish wrote: "Didn't want the season to end like this but that's football, gutted."
He added: "The support I've had since coming to this unbelievable club has meant the world to me.
"The staff, my teammates and especially the fans have been incredible and I absolutely love representing this club."
Jack Grealish has 39 caps for England | PAFormer Manchester City colleagues Nathan Ake and Oleksandr Zinchenko sent their well-wishes in the comments section.
James Maddison, who is himself sidelined until the end of the campaign, praised Grealish's dedication.
The season-ending setback has ended any prospect of the winger earning a place in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for this summer's World Cup.
Everton remain interested in signing Grealish permanently, with reports indicating a £50million fee would be required to secure the deal.