post confirming that surgery on Elliott’s ankle was successful, the club refused to give an indication of when he will return to the pitch, saying: “Elliott will now begin a rehabilitation programme with the Reds’ medical team and while he is expected to return to action later this season, no timescale is being placed upon his comeback.”After the departure of Georginio Wijnaldum in the summer, there was plenty of pressure on Klopp’s shoulders to find a replacement within his squad or be able to rejig his midfield so the Dutchman’s absence was not noticeable.
However, it appears that the former Borussia Dortmund manager is back at square one.Should Liverpool sign a forward in January?
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