AC Milan midfielder Riccardo Montolivo was delighted to be back in action on the weekend.
Montolivo was out of action since tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee back in October 2016, but started Saturday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta.
“I got back to breathing in the air of a real game and smelling the grass in the stadium," the 32-year-old said on Mediaset Premium.
“These are all sensations you really miss when you've been out for a while. This sport is something that you only truly realise how much you miss when you have been out for a long time.
“I tried to give my contribution in the match, which wasn't easy, because I was quite rusty. I made mistakes too, but I'm convinced it'll go better next time."
Source: tribalfootball.com