Manchester City attacker Gabriel Jesus admits his knee injury has been tough for him mentally.
Gabriel, who suffered medial collateral ligament damage during Manchester City's draw at Crystal Palace on New Year's Eve, returned to full training last Friday.
He said: "At the beginning, it was hard, but after I got used to the situation I convinced myself that all I could do was to recover in the best way possible, to come back well.
"Of course, in the first few days, it was awful, extremely bad. I was bad. I am thankful that my family were here to help me. They were very important.
"In the last few days, I am feeling better and I am happier. I am recovering well. I keep going strong and each day recovering a bit more so I can return and be at my best.
"A lot of bad thoughts go through my mind, especially when it comes to the knee, which is a very sensitive area. I had never felt any pain before in my knees so I was very scared.
"It was a bad injury. I know they all are but it could have been worse. I am very thankful to God because despite what happened to me, it wasn't the worst."