Liverpool received a significant boost before the international break when Jordan Henderson was called up to the England squad.
The midfielder had been sidelined with a hamstring injury, but an earlier-than-expected recovery has put him in contention to earn minutes for the Three Lions’ upcoming Nations League clashes with Italy and Germany. , as reported by Paul Joyce in a tweet.
Jordan Henderson has been called up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad for matches against Italy and Germany after recovering from a hamstring injury ahead of schedule.
— paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) September 20, 2022
The Merseysiders are still expecting Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita in the middle of the park, although an update on the pattern is another step in the right direction following Thiago Alcantara’s return to the fold.
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It’s a call that will understandably make some fans bite their nails given our history with England internationals returning from overseas commitments with a new injury.
Still, we’d expect the former Sunderland star to only receive a minimal supply of minutes, which should reduce the risk of an outbreak of his earlier concern.
On a positive note, it gives us an added option upon our return to soccer league on October 1, as our mid-park injury struggles are winding down.
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