Liverpool handed double fitness boost at the right time with heavy December fixture schedule looming

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MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 19: Naby Keita of Liverpool celebrates with Trent Alexander-Arnold after scoring their side's second goal during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Atletico Madrid and Liverpool FC at Wanda Metropolitano on October 19, 2021 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Liverpool could be set to soon welcome back both Joe Gomez and Naby Keita to the first-team squad following the pair’s return to training, as reported in a tweet from Goal journalist, Neil Jones.

With the Reds’ midfield options particularly squeezed going into the busy December period, it will be a welcome boost for Jurgen Klopp’s men as they appear to be getting over the worst of their injury blues.

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Following the injury crisis in the heart of the backline last term, there are no doubts either that the sight of Joe Gomez on the training turf will be a welcome one.

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With eight fixtures remaining before the new year, having extra options to rotate the first-XI will provide a massive boost to our chances of emerging from this period with a respectable number of points.

As things stand, we’ve gathered some early momentum at the perfect time following a series of big victories in the wake of the international break.

Ensuring that the likes of Thiago Alcantara and Jordan Henderson – both of whom have struggled with injuries previously – are managed well in midfield will be integral to ensuring we can benefit from both for the long run.

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