Ojo has been sidelined since pre-season with a back injury.
Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo has put a post on his Instagram page suggesting he is getting closer to fitness.
Ojo has not been in action since the end of the club’s tour of the United States – when he scored in a 2-1 loss to Roma – but he suffered from a fracture in his back that has prevented him from getting any kind of first-team action so far this season.
However, judging by his post he seems to be closer to getting himself back into contention for a first-team place.
He posted: “Scan results went well today so finally ready to come back! back on the pitch this week..”
It will be a welcome return for the Reds. Although Ojo may still be raw and inexperienced, he provides another option in a wider role, as well as some pace. Currently they have Sadio Mane as their quickest player in the side, and having another player with raw pace available will be welcome to Klopp.
However, the Liverpool boss has placed a lot of emphasis on his players being match fit this season, so it could be a little while until we see Ojo in first-team action. Klopp has tried to build up the fitness of players before introducing them into the action, with Danny Ings and Emre Can notable examples.
Ojo was recalled from a loan spell at Wolverhampton Wanderers last season and made a total of 11 appearances, scoring one goal in a FA Cup replay against Exeter City.
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