Tyrone Mings leaves fans stunned with latest update in his recovery from ACL injury… as the defender shows off his injured knee having suffered the tear in August

Tyrone Mings has shared his latest update in his recovery from an ACL injury, and fans have been left shocked at the state of his right leg.

The Aston Villa star suffered the knee injury during the season opener against Newcastle back in August, putting an end to his before it had barely started and ruling him out of the European Championships in the summer.

Mings, who was in tears as he was taken off on a stretcher, had led Villa fans to believe that he was considering retirement as he shared a post on his Instagram account in November.

He has however since continued to share updates as he looks to return to action on the pitch, and posted his latest update this week, showing his exposed right leg.

Fans were left stunned at the atrophy in the leg, with the lack of muscle clear to see in Mings’ current stage of recovery.

Tyrone Mings has left fans stunned in his latest post sharing an update in his recover from an ACL injury

The videos showed his injured leg, which he has been working on building up since undergoing surgery in August

The defender suffered the injury just minutes into the opening game of the season against Newcastle

Mings shared the update on Instagram with the caption: ‘When days feel tough, looking back at how far I’ve come is a real eye opener.’

On X (formerly Twitter), he posted with the caption: ‘One day it will all be a distant memory & an experience to be grateful for. Cannot wait for the return to Villa Park.’

‘The muscle loss in Tyrone Mings’ right leg after his ACL injury is insane,’ one fan posted on X in response to the video, which was shared alongside another workout clip.

Another wrote: ‘The noticeable muscle atrophy in his right leg is quite remarkable.’

A third posted: ‘Hmmmm don’t see Mings playing for us next season, don’t think he’ll be the same, muscle memory’s a thing but Jesus.’

Mings has received widespread praise for sharing videos to offer insight into his recovery

The defender has received wide-spread praise for sharing videos on his recovery, offering an insight into what goes on behind the scenes that fans don’t necessarily see.

He has now not played for seven months, and will miss the rest of the campaign with the hope of playing a part next term.

Villa are pushing for qualification for the Champions League in his absence and are currently fourth in the Premier League table.