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Premier League | Gameweek 36
Apr 26, 2019 at 8pm UK
 
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain returns after a year out in Liverpool rout

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The England star went close to scoring during his second-half cameo.

England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain made his long-awaited Liverpool return from a knee injury against Huddersfield.

Oxlade-Chamberlain had been sidelined for a little more than a year with a serious knee injury but was introduced after 72 minutes to a rapturous reception at Anfield on Friday night.

Here Press Association Sport assesses his brief contribution on a blustery night at Anfield.

Role

(Peter Byrne/PA)

Oxlade-Chamberlain, out for exactly one year and two days, was named in Liverpool's matchday squad for the first time since sustaining serious knee ligament damage. With the Reds already 4-0 ahead against the relegated Terriers, there was little expectation on the 25-year-old's shoulders. He came on for striker Daniel Sturridge but settled in alongside Naby Keita and Jordan Henderson in midfield.

Effectiveness

Given a hero's welcome when he stepped on to the field, Oxlade-Chamberlain almost guaranteed himself a fairytale comeback, collecting the ball from Mohamed Salah and turning deftly on to his left foot. However, Huddersfield goalkeeper Jonas Lossl had come bearing down and saved Oxlade-Chamberlain's shot with his feet, much to the displeasure of those in attendance.

Overall

(Peter Byrne/PA)

That proved to be Oxlade-Chamberlain's only significant contribution in his 18-minute cameo although he showed plenty of endeavour, linking up well with Salah in particular, and initially hared around the field.

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