After a grueling 11-month recovery process, Leicester City rising star Will Alves is back on the training ground following his ACL injury. The 18-year-old academy graduate had serious doubts about his future in football after receiving the news of his knee injury last season, especially considering he made his first-team debut at the age of 16.
Alves sustained the injury during a rough tackle in the FA Youth Cup against Wolves and underwent surgery shortly after. Now, after scoring in his comeback U21 game and playing in an EFL Trophy clash, Alves has reflected on his journey to recovery. In an Instagram post, he revealed the emotional rollercoaster he experienced, from anger and frustration to joy and pride, and gave hope to others going through similar challenges.
In a documentary about his recovery, Alves recounted the day he received the news of his injury and his immediate fears about not being able to return as the same player. The young midfielder has expressed gratitude for the support he received during his difficult journey and is now looking forward to pushing on with his career.
