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Liverpool are starting to see light at the end of a frustrating injury tunnel.
The squad has been hit with setbacks in recent months, with key players missing crucial time.
The absence of some first-team hopefuls has slowed down preparations and limited tactical options for the coaching staff.
Yet, there are positive signs as two important squad members are edging closer to full fitness.
Training sessions over the past week have shown encouraging progress.
Both players are back on the grass, participating in more intensive sessions, and appear ready to rejoin match action soon.
Their return will provide much-needed depth in a squad that has struggled with consistency due to injuries.
Friendlies scheduled over the coming weeks will serve as ideal opportunities for these players to regain match sharpness.
Liverpool are carefully managing their minutes, knowing that timing and workload will be crucial after long layoffs.
Specifically, the players in question are Will Wright and Luke Chambers.
Wright joined Liverpool from Salford City in the summer for £200,000, turning down a bigger offer from Arsenal.
He made an immediate impression, training alongside first-team stars shortly after his move.
Unfortunately, he suffered a knee injury in late September against Atletico U19s, requiring a stretcher to leave the pitch.
Chambers, on the other hand, has battled back problems since March and has endured multiple setbacks, including a previous five-month absence and a brief return before a new eight-month layoff.
Under-21s manager Rob Page spoke about their recovery, saying, “They’re both on the grass now. It’s really positive news with them.”
He added context about Chambers, noting, “Chambo’s been with us the last couple of weeks. [I’ve] got a lot of time for him.”
“I think he’s a really exciting player so looking forward to seeing what happens with him in the next few weeks.”
On Wright, Page said, “We’ve got Will back on the grass now so he’s having more sessions, getting ready for game time.”
“We’re getting more and more bodies back on the pitch.”
Though Liverpool under-21s do not have competitive fixtures until January 9, friendlies are planned, including a match against Wright’s former club, Salford.
Page emphasized the importance of these matches,“It’s important we give the lads minutes.”
“Some will be trying to push to get out on loan in January so they’ll be important games for us.”
The return of Wright and Chambers adds both attacking options and defensive stability, a crucial boost as Liverpool look to maintain momentum and ensure that the next generation of talent is ready to step into the first team when called upon.
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