Injured Hibs’ striker Farid El Alagui has started light jogging and he hopes to return to first team action before March 2015.
The 29-year-old Bordeaux-born striker has been sidelined after being carried off the field after damaging his Achilles against Alloa.
El Alagui’s form, including a stunning goal against Hearts at Tynecastle, had made him a favourite amongst the Hibs’ fans who are desperate to see him back in the green jersey.
Speaking to Hibs TV, El Alagui said: “I met the surgeon on Monday and I was given the green light to start running again this week.
“That was big news for me because when you start running it shows you’re not far away from a comeback.
“I was pleased with that – everything is moving in the right direction.
“There is still a lot to do, but I’m happy to be back running.
“At the start, the surgeon said I would be out for between four to six months after the operation.
“We’ve done the main part of it now, so I hope to be back between January and March; or as soon as possible.
“I don’t want to set an exact date because if I don’t come back by then people will think there is something wrong, but to be back between January and February would be a great target.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
