Aymeric Laporte is eager to conclude Manchester City’s Champions League campaign but has warned that health must come first before the competition restarts.
“I'm missing football a lot - I want to play and train, and I think it's the first time in my life I have not played for this length of time. Hopefully, soon we'll be back on the pitch and in the Champions League too,” he told Sky Sports.
“We are waiting for news on what the experts say about that, and this is the most important thing. They are the best at doing this job, and they will try to make the best decision for everyone.”
Laporte limped out of the Real Madrid match and has confirmed that there is no lasting damage after his setback.
“When we return, I'll be back in good physical condition. Of course, what we are doing is not the same sport,” he said, considering the individual training that is currently being conducted by players all around the Premier League.
“You need more than just running... you need the ball, the feel of the grass and the contact. I don't have it at home, so hopefully, soon we'll be back on the pitch.
“It was not a big injury, it was just something light. I needed one or two weeks to rest, so I would have been fine for the second leg. It wasn't as bad as it could've been. Everything - my hamstring, my knee - is now OK.”