Ben Doak Liverpool return is ON as winger teases injury comeback well ahead of schedule

Ben Doak has hinted that he is close to a return to action, with the Liverpool winger's dream of getting on the plane for Euro 2024 with Scotland back on.

Just last month, it was feared that the former Celtic youngster, who has made five first team appearances under Jurgen Klopp this season was set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines which could even keep him out for the season, after requiring surgery to fix a torn ligament in his knee. At the time, Liverpool's assistant coach Pep Lijnders admitted that the seriousness of Doak's injury was of a huge concern after a promising first half of the season.

But on a post on his Instagram story, Doak has teased a quickfire return, including an egg-timer and a fingers crossed emoji along with an image of himself in action for Liverpool. It's got fans hoping he'll be back on the pitch well ahead of schedule and it could be a potential boost for the Reds at a time they are down major players, including Scotland skipper Andy Robertson, to injury.

The 18-year-old will be desperate to pick up more game time in the second half of the season to improve his chances of being an outside pic in Steve Clarke's Scotland squad next summer. Doak only made his debut at U21 level in September 2022 but has hit the ground running with a goal and an assist in his first five caps as Scot Gemmil's side aim to reach the European Championships next year for the first time since 1996.

Speaking on Doak's injury at the time, assistant manager Lijnders said: "That’s not a good one. He teared his lateral meniscus, which needs surgery. That one will take a longer time. He is young, he is a fit guy, he is a positive guy so for sure he will come back stronger, and we need him to come back with the same fire