Adam Lallana has been recalled to the Liverpool squad for their Champions League clash against Sevilla on Tuesday night, according to Sky Sports.
The broadcaster reported on their Twitter account and website that the England international, 28, has been included in the Merseysiders’ matchday 18 as he edges towards his first appearance of the season.
PREVIEW: Adam Lallana has been included in the Liverpool squad as they look to book a Champions League last-16 spot https://t.co/5qag6o8PF7 pic.twitter.com/9oYddaW2WR
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) November 21, 2017
Lallana hasn’t played since the pre-season game against Atletico Madrid due to a thigh problem.
He is set to return as Liverpool eye a last-16 place in the Champions League.
They top Group E with eight points, one more than second-placed Sevilla, and will qualify for the next round with a win on Tuesday, or with a draw if Spartak Moscow lose at home to Maribor.
OPINION
Lallana has been sorely missed over the last three months. He is absolutely fundamental to Liverpool’s attacking strategy, with his cleverness and brilliant touch play creating countless goalscoring opportunities. The team have suffered without him and will immediately be stronger by his return. Klopp will likely use Lallana from the bench against Sevilla, with a half-hour cameo the maximum he can hope for after such a long absence. Once the team’s creative hub is back up to full speed, Georginio Wijnaldum, Emre Can and Jordan Henderson will be looking nervously over their shoulders, as Lallana would be in the manager’s strongest possible side.