Benjamin Mendy has returned to training at Manchester City.

He is back in City training for the first time since September.

The French defender has been out of action since suffering knee ligament damage during a 5-0 win against Crystal Palace.

He told the club website: "When I started my recovery, I had in mind the semi-finals of the Champions League.

"That was my goal, but I am coming back a bit quicker than expected originally so maybe it will be possible for me to return sooner than that."