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‘My Miracle Was Getting Back On The Pitch’ – Documenting Cain’s Return

Take a trip through the mindset of Hannah Cain, who had to deal with a long stint on the sidelines due to a serious knee injury sustained in the winter of 2023.

2025-05-08T18:00+01:00

by Matthew Temple

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08 May, 2025

‘My Miracle Was Getting Back On The Pitch’ – Documenting Cain’s Return

Take a trip through the mindset of Hannah Cain, who had to deal with a long stint on the sidelines due to a serious knee injury sustained in the winter of 2023.

Matthew Temple

2025-05-08T18:00+01:00

‘My Miracle Was Getting Back On The Pitch’ – Documenting Cain’s Return

Take a trip through the mindset of Hannah Cain, who had to deal with a long stint on the sidelines due to a serious knee injury sustained in the winter of 2023.

Matthew Temple

2025-05-08T18:00+01:00

‘My Miracle Was Getting Back On The Pitch’ – Documenting Cain’s Return

Take a trip through the mindset of Hannah Cain, who had to deal with a long stint on the sidelines due to a serious knee injury sustained in the winter of 2023.

Matthew Temple

2025-05-08T18:00+01:00

‘My Miracle Was Getting Back On The Pitch’ – Documenting Cain’s Return

Take a trip through the mindset of Hannah Cain, who had to deal with a long stint on the sidelines due to a serious knee injury sustained in the winter of 2023.

Matthew Temple

2025-05-08T18:00+01:00

Following a second career ACL injury, Cain, with the support of the Club, had to go through the long and lonely recovery once again, with the ultimate dream of making it back on the pitch.

Looking back on the journey, which clocked up 330 days between competitive games, the Wales international, who suffered the injury while on camp with the national team, went through the highs and lows of an event that fills every footballer with dread.

“I was stretching for the ball and a little bit too far, and as soon as I planted, I knew it had gone,” Cain explained. “It felt like my whole knee had exploded.”

January 2024

Hannah suffered a second career ACL on international duty with Wales.

Cain had her operation, and now the true recovery begins, as she has to build up her strength and learn to walk again.

At this point, the finish line is not even in sight for the player, and a rehabilitation regime looks nothing like the day-to-day schedule the rest of the team currently playing games go through.

“It’s a little depressing watching training; I don’t think I’ll do it often,” were Cain’s words. “It’s nice to get a change of scenery and be outside, it’s the best way to stay as involved as you can with the team

“Because it’s easy to stay in the gym, hiding away, knowing you won’t be at that stage for a long time.”

February 2024

The striker documented her return back to the pitch.

A month on and the 26-year-old is moving about, and the early signs of improvement are there, initially boosting her morale.

Utilising the world class facilities at LCFC Training Ground in Seagrave, Cain is in the swimming pool on a regular basis and quotes a lack of gravity feeling to aid her body’s healing.

“My walking is getting better but it’s still not quite there which is why we have to come to Seagrave and use the pool,” the forward continued.

“I feel a lot lighter in here, I don’t feel like I’m hobbling around. I can walk properly so it’s nice to get a little half an hour in and feel normal for a short period of time.”

March 2024

Aiding our case in the second half of the season.

Three months into the year, Cain remained on the sidelines and was starting to show signs of struggle.

Hoping a daily journal would help her to remain focused and positive in the dark times, the Welsh star uncovered some difficult questions within herself.

“I started journaling; I’m not sure it’s helping,” Cain admitted. “I started writing about early retirement which isn’t good. I’m actually considering it, but I have done so many times.

“You lose out on so many things with these injuries.”

October 2024

Our No.21 scored her first WSL goal of the season against Crystal Palace last weekend.

Fast-forward seven months, and, into the 2024/25 campaign, Cain persevered with her rehab programme, building up strength day by day, starting to walk, run, before rejoining First Team training.

A long battle, which the forward has now gone through twice, our No.21 spoke about the incredible support from family and friends that helped her get back to action.

“I’ve had a good rehab programme, and everything has gone really well,” she explained. “I’m happy with where I am.

“I owe them [the staff] a lot with my two ACLs over the last couple of years so I’m sure they’ll be proud when I get back on the pitch.”

Her arrival back on the field did come in October, against Everton at King Power Stadium, in what was our first win of the season, and Cain was delighted to finally be back where she belongs.

“I don’t think it will sink in for a little bit of time yet, but it was really good to be back,” she said, finalising her thoughts.

“I probably should’ve scored but it doesn’t matter, my miracle was getting back on the pitch.”

You can now watch the full Hannah Cain documentary, named 330 days, available on Foxes Hub and YouTube.

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