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Liverpool Handed Massive Boost With News of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's Recovery

Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has made a massive step towards his recovery, after running outside at the club's Melwood training ground for the first time in eight months.

The Englishman has been steadily recuperating from a serious injury to his knee ligaments sustained in the Champions League semi-final against Roma at Anfield. Though it is still anticipated he will miss the rest of the season, this represents a big step in the road to recovery.

That feeling when you’re finally back out on the grass for the first time in 8 months ud83eudd29ud83dude05

A post shared by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (@alexoxchamberlain) on Dec 24, 2018 at 10:13am PST

The 25-year-old posted this joyous picture on his Instagram on Monday, alongside the caption:

"That feeling when you’re finally back out on the grass for the first time in eight months.