The 25-year-old has been sidelined for what seems like an eternity now but he is on course to start running this week and start building his fitness up with an aim to take part in pre-season training later this year.
Talking to the official site, the star stressed that he did not want to rush his rehabilitation.
"I want to come back when everything is right, not return prematurely and end up getting another injury, because all the hard work will be for nothing," he said.
"If it means continuing to be patient and let things take as long as they need to, then that's what I will do.
"The manager and the staff here have all been keeping an eye on me and watching my progress closely. There is no easy way back from an injury that keeps you out for a long while, but as long as I know I am working my hardest and keep taking steps forward, then I know it is all heading the right way."