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'Fabinho's return is a massive lift for us'

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain sees Fabinho's impending return as 'a massive lift' for Liverpool.

Fabinho has been sidelined since sustaining an ankle injury during the Champions League clash with Napoli in late November but is back in contention ahead of today’s Premier League match against Manchester United.

The No.3 re-joined his teammates in training at Melwood in the build-up to the visit of United and is likely to be in the squad according to manager Jürgen Klopp – much to Oxlade-Chamberlain’s delight.

“It’s a massive lift for us,” Oxlade-Chamberlain told Liverpoolfc.com. “He is a crucial part of this team and he has proved ever since he has been here how good he is.