Ilkay Gundogan hopes to be back in training with Manchester City by the start of pre-season this summer.
The German midfielder's impressive first campaign at City ended prematurely when he underwent surgery to repair cruciate ligament damage last December.
Gundogan was one of manager Pep Guardiola's first signings when he joined the club in a £20million deal from Borussia Dortmund last summer.
The 26-year-old told ESPN FC: 'It is getting better. It is a little bit frustrating but injuries are part of football.