Kostas Tsimikas returns to Liverpool training ahead of visit to Chelsea

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David Lynch16 September 2020

Liverpool summer signing Kostas Tsimikas has returned to training ahead of Sunday’s visit to Chelsea.

The defender had been absent since reportedly testing positive for coronavirus after joining up with the Greece squad during the international break.

Consequently, he missed out on the season-opening meeting with Leeds United that saw Jurgen Klopp’s side run out 4-3 winners.

However, Tsimikas was photographed in training on Wednesday afternoon, signalling his readiness for this weekend’s trip to Stamford Bridge.

The 24-year-old would be expected to start on the bench in London, though the prospect of a competitive debut in the League Cup at Lincoln City days later awaits.

As he prepares for what is set to be a busy period, Reds manager Klopp will be pleased to see his injury list clearing up.

Xherdan Shaqiri has also recently returned to training after missing much of the pre-season period due to injury.

That leaves Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as the only fitness concern for Liverpool as things stand.

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The Englishman picked up a knee problem during the recent training camp in Austria - an injury that was compared to that sustained by Jordan Henderson during the final weeks of last season.

As such, he is not expected to be ready to feature for a number of weeks.

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