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Bournemouth's Max Gradel has taken the unusual step of returning home to the Ivory Coast to recover from his anterior cruciate ligament injury - he's likely to be out of the game for some months.

So how big a part can that play in recovery? Dr Steve Peters is a psychiatrist who's worked in elite sport -- Steven Gerard credits him with his recovery from a career-threatening injury. He says it's important to focus on the mental as well as physical aspects during recovery, and that feeling happy in your environment plays a significant role in recovery:

(Picture: Max Gradel, credit: Getty Images)