The Liverpool Echo reports that Liverpool are hopeful of the return of free scoring striker, Daniel Sturridge, in time for their trip to Swansea, however the news about right-back Glen Johnson is not looking good.
Sturridge is out of the England squad for their qualifying match against Ukraine tomorrow after sustaining a thigh injury last week. The 24 year old was a very slim possibility to be involved but, after discussing it with medical staff at Melwood, England were forced to accept that Sturridge would not be available in Kiev.
Sturridge, having missed out on training with England, returned to Liverpool on Tuesday and will now rehab his injury, and despite missing the England game, is hopeful of being involved when Liverpool’s make the journey to Swansea next week.
Glen Johnson, however, is a much more disappointing case. The right-back was forced to limp off in Liverpool’s game against Manchester United with an ankle injury. The Reds were unwilling to put an estimate on the time he will be sidelined but it is now believed to be around 10 weeks.
If that is the case, then Johnson will miss several games, including another match with Manchester United in the Capital One Cup. Johnson’s injury has also thrown doubt over his involvement in the rest of England’s qualifying campaign.
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Ah hell! That’s not what I wanted to hear!
So disappointing i dont like to here such things at anfield so so disgusting.
Get well sooon glen Johnson and watch d rest of d season from bench up Kelly and wisdom
i am nt happy at al,johnson is a key player and he is iriplaceable
lets hope kelly can step up his game now. get well sooner johnson.
I pray dat Johnson shud recover more quicker dan expected..cnt wait 2 hav my Suarez bac frm suspention
@faisa are u lfc fans ?hw can u wish glen johnson bad wish that he should watch all d match @ bench through out d season,glen make up urself & bounce back better so that we dnt walk alone
dnt want 2 knw wat supention is,bt as far as it keep suarez out it shld as wel as finish on time. get well soon johnson….YNWA
kelly should get the go ahead of mistake prone wisdom,glen pls get well soon y.n.w.a