Tyrone Mings has shared that he feels his recovery is progressing well as he aims to return to action for Aston Villa in the coming months. Mings has been out of the game since suffering a severe ACL injury on the opening day of the season, which not only ended his campaign with Villa but also dashed his hopes of participating in EURO 2024 in Germany this summer.
Despite Mings’ absence, Aston Villa has managed to adapt successfully, relying on players like Pau Torres, Diego Carlos, Ezri Konsa, and Clement Lenglet, the latter being signed specifically to cover for Mings. However, Unai Emery would certainly have preferred to have Mings available, given his critical role as a consistent presence in Villa’s defense since their return to the Premier League.
The defender, Tyrone Mings, has been in Philadelphia, working with renowned reconditioning specialist Bill Knowles, in an effort to optimize his recovery from a severe ACL injury. Mings has collaborated with Knowles in the past, indicating a level of comfort and confidence in the specialist’s methods. To give his fans a glimpse into his journey, Mings shared a video montage on Instagram, showcasing his time in the United States.
The video provides a behind-the-scenes look at his rehabilitation process, from his travels to the U.S., to the various exercises aimed at regaining muscle strength in his leg, which had diminished due to his injury. It also includes some lighter moments, capturing his interaction with fellow Aston Villa player Emi Buendia during his preparation. This glimpse into Mings’ recovery shows his dedication to returning to full fitness and the supportive environment surrounding him.
The leg is in a good place, the knee is in a good place,” Mings commentated. “Now I look at the exercises that I’m doing, I would have dreamed of this day. The first four months were very difficult for me to do any rehab whatsoever. It resulted in a lot of muscle wastage – I was probably starting from further back than I would’ve liked. The ACL is healing fine. My leg is back to the size it was before I got injured now.
