Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden aims to be back for their April 26 clash with Arsenal.
Fodent was expected to be sidelined until at least the start of May after having his appendix removed less than a fortnight ago.
But there's a confidence he will play again this month.
The Sun says he will start bike and strength work this week and there are hopes to ease him back before the table-topping Gunners visit the Etihad on April 26.
Foden could even make the FA Cup semi-final against Sheffield United on Saturday week.