Andrew Robertson says Diogo Jota’s return to Liverpool training “put a smile on everyone’s face”.
The Portuguese player was back in full team training at the AXA Training Center this week, for the first time since suffering a knee injury at FC Midtjylland in December.
Jurgen Klopp said Jota’s return was “very promising” and could be in some potential against Sheffield United this weekend.
The striker, who arrived at Anfield in October, scored nine goals in 17 games before being sent off and will return as a welcome incentive for the Reds.
“In a week that was very difficult for a few reasons, of course, seeing Diogo back on the pitch made everyone smile,” Robertson said on the club’s official website. .
“He was flying up until he was injured, he really impressed coming into the team, a new sign hitting the floor running with goals, assists and the way he was. he goes about his business.
“So it’s good to get it back. He’s been out for a long time, he looks very good in training, looks sharp. So I’m sure he’s looking to make up for lost time.
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“It’s good to have that option, good for him to be back and it will be good to be back in the squad. He has certainly added an extra quality to training, maybe that will continue and hopefully he can achieve some of the goals he got at the start of the season because, as I said, he was make a huge impact on this club. ”