Jon Flanagan Injury: Updates on Liverpool Defender's Knee and Return

Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan is nearing a long-awaited return to first-team action following a 19-month injury layoff.Continue for updates.Flanagan Makes Comeback for U21sTuesday, Dec. 29The Liverpool Echo's James Pearce confirmed Flanagan played 30 minutes in Liverpool under-21s' friendly meeting with Fleetwood Town on Tuesday, adding a cameo appearance "was always the plan":The 22-year-old last turned out for Liverpool against Newcastle United on May 11, 2014 and missed the entire 2014-15 campaign after undergoing two serious operations on his left knee.Manager Jurgen Klopp will be happy to see the defender take his first steps toward completing his recovery, but it's unlikely Flanagan will be risked until the boss is sure he's back to full fitness.Flanagan could be a particularly useful addition to the Reds' squad considering he's capable in both full-back roles and will offer support to the likes of Alberto Moreno and Nathaniel Clyne.Liverpool already lost summer signing Joe Gomez to a knee injury earlier this season, and Klopp will be eager to welcome back any reinforcements he can get his hands on.
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