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Jurgen Klopp handed injury boost as Liverpool star returns: He's expected to face West Ham
JOEL MATIP has handed Liverpool a welcome boost after returning to training following an ankle injury.
Joel Matip has returned to Liverpool training and is expected to be fit to face West Ham
Matip, 25, was ruled out of Liverpool's shock 4-3 defeat to Bournemouth with midfielder Lucas Leiva starting in his place.
But the Cameroon international trained with Liverpool today during their warm weather break in Barcelona at the Centre Alt Rendiment in St Cugat.
Matip has been impressive in the heart of Liverpool's defence
Matip, who signed on a free transfer from Schalke, has been hugely impressive for Liverpool this season.
The Reds have only suffered two defeats this term and those have come when he has been sidelined.
Liverpool have conceded nine goals in the 11 Premier League games he has played, which is the same total they have leaked in the three matches without him.
Matip's return will come as a welcome boost for Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp
So his return comes as a boost for manager Jurgen Klopp who is expected to reintroduce him against West Ham on Sunday.
He also did extra work with fitness coach Andreas Kornmayer to help sharpen him up ahead of their Premier League clash with the Hammers at Anfield.
Liverpool will watch Barcelona's Champions League game against Borussia Monchengladbach at the Nou Camp tonight before flying home on Wednesday morning.