Manchester United fullback Aaron Wan-Bissaka was happy to be back for their Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle United this week.
Wan-Bissaka hadn't featured since mid-September due to injury.
"Things were going in the right direction," he told manutd.com. "I'd had pre-season and was looking forward to getting the games under my belt. I'd been playing, so it was unfortunate to pick up an injury at that particular time.
"I was happy with how I started the season but it's not just about me, it's the team. I couldn't have done it without the team helping me and helping the team. I always just aim to keep going and keep pushing.
"I was working hard, getting my head down and trying to get back quicker than expected," he admitted.
"I don't find it easy, watching rather than playing. I hate it because I just miss being out there. You know, even when I come into training and doing the rehab, just seeing the boys getting ready for training. At that point, it hits me but I had to keep pushing to get back fit.
"The support staff helped me a lot, pushing me and motivating me to get back quicker and also to improve during the rehab. It's not good to be off the pitch and in the treatment room but, obviously, that comes with football."
