Benjamin Mendy has been ruled out of action for 9 months after doctors confirmed the 23-year-old ruptured his ACL, but may he never grow old, the player found the lighter side of the setback.

The Man City left-back, Benjamin Mendy picked up a knee injury during last weekend’s 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace.

He traveled to Barcelona to see a specialist and determine the extent of the problem this week.

The defender managed to see the light though and posted a defiant message on social media.

The defender joined City from Monaco in a £52million deal this summer.

Bad news guys 😞 ll be joining Injury FC on loan for a couple monthes with ruptured ACL… but will be back soon & stronger hopefully 🙏🏾

— Benjamin  (@benmendy23) September 28, 2017

Thank you all for the warm messages since the game ❤️ really appreciate. We keep in touch 🤙🏾 all behind my #SharkTeam now 🦈 #cmoncity

— Benjamin  (@benmendy23) September 28, 2017