Finally there is some positive Liverpool injury news to report as Fabinho returns to light training.
With Joe Gomez, Trent Alexander-Arnold and James Milner all missing the Leicester City game, this is a huge boost as Jurgen Klopp ponders who to pick at right-back.
Young starlet Ki-Jana Hoever could have been an option, but even he’s out crocked as a defensive crisis plagues Anfield.
Fabinho limped away from the Crystal Palace game and sparked fears among Liverpool fans, who faced the prospect of having FIVE options unavailable.
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Rafa Camacho started at right-back in the FA Cup against Wolves, and came on as a late sub against Palace – but he’s an attacker by trade.
And so the Mirror have reported that club doctors are now feeling positive about Fabinho’s prospects of playing against the Foxes. The Brazilian starts at right-back for his nation and so would be more comfortable playing there than alongside Virgil van Dijk as a central defender.
Liverpool are currently in Dubai as they get some winter sun, and their summer signing has been seen doing rehab with club physios.
Gini Wijnaldum is also set to make his return to first team action, wrote the newspaper, which will allow Klopp to drop a midfielder back into defence. He has missed the Eagles win, but is now ready to go again.
And it’s more good news on the horizon as Liverpool could have Alexander-Arnold and Gomez back in the squad for the Premier League match against West Ham.
After months of bleak reporting, this is exactly what everyone around the club needs as Klopp tries to spearhead the side to their first ever Premier League title.
Alexander-Arnold and Gomez have been a key part of the side when fit, and their inclusion in the starting XI will be a big boost.