Arturo Vidal is staying upbeat after the Inter midfielder began his recovery from knee surgery this week.

The Nerazzurri will be without the Chilean international for up to a month after he underwent arthroscopic surgery to cure meniscal pain on Friday.

Vidal’s rehabilitation period is under way, with a report in Tuesday’s papers claiming he wants to return for Inter’s Serie A match at Bologna on April 3.

The 33-year-old posted pictures of himself with crutches on Twitter, adding: “First step!

“Always happy… never give up!”