Aston Villa goalkeeper Jed Steer nearing return to full fitness | OneFootball

After suffering a torn Achilles just seven minutes into his first Premier League appearance in over four years back in November, Aston Villa goalkeeper Jed Steer is finally nearing full fitness.

Though he is back home training, Steer put on his boots for the first time since the incident and is now determined to get back into the squad when football returns.

“I remember the ball going over my head and thinking ‘I could be in a bit of trouble here’,” he told Sky Sports.

“I was back-pedalling and went to take off to try and get something on the ball, then felt as if I had been shot in the back of my leg.

“The scan came back with a partial tear of my Achilles.

“The rehab has gone really well and, as worrying as it is with the UK in lockdown, these weeks off have given me extra time to get stronger.

“It’s been frustrating that I haven’t been able to get out on the grass sooner, but this time at home has given me the chance to really work on my strength and it felt so good to get my boots back on.

“It’s about seeing the end goal. To be fit, back training and back playing. It’s about wearing an Aston Villa shirt again.

“On the days when you don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel and when your injury might be a little sore, keeping my eye on the end goal helps me through it and keeps my motivation high.”

Luckily for the 27-year-old, he still has plenty of time to prove himself once again as he’s under contract until 2023.