Oxlade Chamberlain could be back in training in February says Klopp

Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks set to return to training at the end of February, according to boss Jurgen Klopp.

The 25-year-old has missed the last eight months of action after he damaged knee ligaments in the Champions League semi-final win against Roma.

Oxlade-Chamberlain gave Reds fans a boost by sharing a picture of himself running on grass at the club's Melwood training ground.

At his pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday's game against Arsenal, Klopp said: "Best news. He started going on the pitch and looked normal. We had to wait for the reaction and there was none."

"No pressure for him so late February/March for him to come back to training."

Klopp added: "Usually we are not that excited about something like this - a lot of things can happen it's true after being out for that long a time - but it looks so positive."

"It is a boost for the whole dressing room because he is such an important part of that. Even though he is only around and doesn't train with us it is important."

"He is ahead of schedule and that is always good news and now we hope we try to do all right and not push him too much but not hold him back."

"If he makes further steps like he did in the last few weeks he can play Premier League football this season, which is nice to know."