Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is on course for a return to full training at the end of March. The Belgian had to be stretchered off in the Capital One Cup semi-final win over Everton in January, with tears in his knee and ankle ligaments.But the City playmaker is making good progress in his recovery and hopes to play his part next month as City look to supplement Sundays Capital One Cup success. He told Citys official website: I hope to be back training with the squad in five weeks, after the international break at the end of March. Everythings going according to plan. Ive already been working cautiously for four weeks now: doing some squats, training my muscles. Now the brace is off, the real work is about to begin. Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles attempts to assist the stricken De Bruyne The 24-year-old was part of the celebrations at Wembley after Sundays Cup final, but admitted it had been a frustrating experience. He said: It was difficult. I hate sitting in the stands. Id rather watch a match at home, because once youre in a stadium, you always want to be on the pitch. Its a weird feeling to miss a final, but Im really happy weve won. Its my first trophy over here and hopefully not my last. I only missed this game in this campaign. That happens. Also See: City win Cup on penalties Zabaleta hails hero Caballero Premier League build-up LIVE! C. J. Beathard Super Bowl Jersey . JOHNS, N. KWaun Williams Super Bowl Jersey .com) - The Montreal Canadiens will try to halt their longest losing streak of the season when they host the struggling New York Islanders in tonights clash at the Bell Centre. http://www.authenticsf49erspro.com/Customized/ . But the quarterback hopes to stay involved in football after officially calling it quits Tuesday. "Id love to look at those opportunities as they arise," Pierce said in an interview from his Winnipeg eatery. Frank Gore Super Bowl Jersey .J. -- Marty Brodeur beat the Pittsburgh Penguins yet again. Robbie Gould Super Bowl Jersey . Manuel was offered a position the day he was fired. He accepted earlier this week and the team made the announcement Friday. Veteran outside linebacker OBrien Schofield?has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Atlanta Falcons.Schofield took a physical at the teams facility Wednesday morning and met with the coaches. He is expected to sign the deal later in the day.Its great to be back with the organization, Schofield told ESPN. Im ready to get back on the field and start competing.Schofield, known as a vocal leader, is expected to fill the same strong-side linebacker role he played at the end of last season. Vic Beasley Jr. is the starting Sam linebacker right now, but he moves to edge rusher in nickel situations. Beasley is not known for stopping the run, and Schofield showed the ability to consistently set the edge last season.The Falcons are likely to use Schofield in some pass-rush situations as well, perhaps even as a blitzer. Last year, he had two sacks and was second on the team with 13 quarterback hits. Schofield worked on his pass-rush skills this offseason in Hawaii alongside former Seattle Seahawks teammate Michael Bennett.After two weeks, the Falcons have just one sack..dddddddddddd They were last in the league with 19 sacks a year ago.Schofield generated strong consideration from the New England Patriots, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, New Orleans Saints?and Seahawks during the free-agent process. He said arthritis in his left knee is not a concern, although it cost him a two-year, $8 million contract with the New York Giants in 2014. The 29-year-old pointed to the fact he played in all 16 games last season, with 10 starts, as proof.The addition of Schofield might mean a different role for reserve linebacker Philip Wheeler, currently the backup Sam linebacker. Wheeler could move back to inside linebacker, particularly with rookie starting weak-side linebacker DeVondre Campbell recovering from an ankle injury.The Falcons have to make a corresponding roster move to make room for Schofield on the 53-man roster.Schofield is unsure if hell be active for Monday nights matchup against the New Orleans Saints. ' ' '