I happen to be in the exact same position now, and stumbling on this post.

I recently on June, had my left knee ACL partially torn, and now doctors are recommending that I do physio, and they seem confident that I can return to my previous level of play. (but again, the doctors doesn't look like athletes.. not sure if they understand the roughness on the pitch.)

I am a near professional level Football player.
and for the last 2 months, I have been doing hardcore physio, trying to regain strength..
so far.. knee doesnt feel solid at all. And no confidence for football has returned yet...

I would really like to know if the original poster can return to football since his ACL reconstruction....
appreciated