Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte believes he will come back stronger when football returns following its suspension.

The sport in England is currently on hold with the country on lockdown as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Laporte has been able to recover from the injuries that have restricted him to just eight appearances this season.

“It was one of the worst moments for me, the injury, but I'm strong. I think I could be back stronger," he said.

Laporte has missed most of the currently interrupted campaign with a knee injury suffered during City's 4-0 win over Brighton in September.

The 25-year-old, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, said: “After the Real Madrid game it was not a big injury. It was something light. I could have recovered one week after the game, so it was not something serious.

“I am OK. I can play the rest of the season without a problem.

“When I came back I was very strong and very focused and my physical condition was very well.

“I maybe pushed too hard after coming back, too much to be on my highest level, but I worked a lot and for that I am happy because I could be in one of my best moments after the injury."