Wednesday 21 June 2017 14:28, UK
Yannick Bolasie is hoping to be back in action by Christmas, as he continues his recovery from a serious knee injury.
The Everton winger has been out of action since sustaining knee damage in December, and has undergone two operations to repair his meniscus and cruciate ligament respectively.
The 28-year-old only moved to Goodison Park from Crystal Palace last summer, and is now rehabilitating in Bristol.
Looking forward, Bolasie said: "Getting back in December would be the best Christmas present. A player like me always wants to be on the pitch.
"Strangely, I think that having this injury will give me the composure that I have been looking for.
"I know that will take my game to another level. I am going to be subconsciously more cautious with any sharp movements, but that should improve my game massively.
"My old managers Alan Pardew and Tony Pulis always felt I would gain more composure with age.
"Now I have had this injury, I think it will come, but I don't think I will lose my pace or my sprinting - and I feel strong already."
