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Benjamin Mendy returns to Man City training after lengthy layoff as France full back looks to prove fitness ahead of 2018 World Cup

Daily Mail | March 5, 2018

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Benjamin Mendy has stepped up his recovery from a long-term knee injury by returning to training with Manchester City.

The Premier League leaders released photographs of the France left back participating in a session with his team-mates on Monday.

Mendy, 23, has been out since suffering ligament damage in City's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace in September and subsequently undergoing surgery.

Manchester City full back Benjamin Mendy returned to training during Monday's session
First-team coach Mikel Arteta puts Mendy through his paces on his return to training
First-team coach Mikel Arteta puts Mendy through his paces on his return to training
Mendy dribbles with the ball as he aims to prove his fitness to manager Pep Guardiola
Mendy dribbles with the ball as he aims to prove his fitness to manager Pep Guardiola

The developments follow an interview Mendy gave last week suggesting he was close to a return.

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