Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is on the comeback trail for Liverpool.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has revealed to the club’s official website that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks ‘so exciting’ in training.
The 25-year-old kicked a ball for the first time since April on Friday when he played 40 minutes for Liverpool Under-23s.
Oxlade-Chamberlain, who damaged knee ligaments in a Champions League clash with Roma 11 months ago, was taken off five minutes before his scheduled half-time departure as a precaution after the player felt something.
The former Arsenal star isn’t ready for Klopp’s senior side just yet, but it seems probable that the German manager will have him available for selection before the season is out.
Klopp told Liverpool’s official website: “Maybe I’m a bit guilty for being too excited about it; if nobody asked me I wouldn’t start talking about Ox, to be honest, but they ask me and I say the truth – and the truth was it looked so exciting in training.
“But it’s only small-sided games, shooting situations and all that.”
It’s a bit of a cliche, but he can be like a new signing for the Reds when he comes back.
Oxlade-Chamberlain is a popular figure in the Liverpool dressing room and not only will his return boost morale, he can play a bit too – just a bit.
He was in blinding form prior to his injury last season and if he can somehow recapture that standard when he returns, it could be priceless for the Anfield side as they chase Premier League and Champions League glory.
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