Klopp provides update on Danny Ings' rehabilitation
Danny Ings will take the latest small step on his long road to recovery by working outside at Melwood today for the first time since his injury, Jürgen Klopp has revealed.
The striker made a bright start to life with Liverpool earlier in the season, scoring three goals in eight appearances and making a debut for England after his summer switch from Burnley.
But an anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered during training in October prevented Ings from building on that encouraging form as Klopp took the managerial reins at Anfield.
Since that misfortune, the 23-year-old’s hard work has been transferred from the pitch to the gym, though the boss has provided a positive update on his rehabilitation.
“I had lunch with Ingsy a few minutes ago,” Klopp said on Monday ahead of the Reds’ Barclays Premier League clash with Leicester City this evening.
“He’s not in the perfect way, but Tuesday will be his first time outside again. He’s still a long way away from being available but he’s here.”