Crofts was ruled out for the rest of the season back in January
PUBLISHED
16:55 28th February 2014
by Paul Camillin
Crofty is making great strides and has shown real resolve and mental strength to come through a difficult period"
Helge Riepenhof
Helge Riepenhof
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Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Andrew Crofts has been praised by the club's medical staff and remains on course for a pre-season return.*
The talismanic midfielder's knee surgery to repair his anterior cruciate ligament went to plan and his currently working with Albion's new head physiotherapist Adam Brett to strengthen the knee.*
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He is off crutches and aims to be back running within the next two months, gradually working up to outdoor running using a specialist anti-gravity treadmill.*
Club doctor Helge Riepenhof commented, "Crofty is making great strides and has shown real resolve and mental strength to come through a difficult period. He still has some way to go, but these are encouraging early signs."
Hoskins is due to play for the under-21s on Monday
Meanwhile Will Hoskins is edging nearer to a first-team return, and is set for a 50-60-minute run-out on Monday afternoon at Bristol City for the under-21s.*
Elsewhere, Craig Mackail-Smith continues to progress after his return to match action was slowed with a minor injury. Monday is likely to come too soon for the striker, but he too is close to a return.*
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