Liverpool striker makes first appearance after long injury lay off

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Image Credits: Imago Images Liverpool face a crucial week as they aim to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Galatasaray. Preparations have been disrupted by a 1-1 Premier League draw at home to Tottenham, despite Dominik Szoboszlai’s first-half free-kick giving Liverpool the lead.

Meanwhile, young striker Jayden Danns made a key step in his recovery from a long-term hamstring injury, returning to training with Liverpool’s under-21s last month. Liverpool head coach Arne Slot revealed in January that the striker would have been involved with the first team during the recent period had he been available.

“He will fight back and come back and the world will get to know him the moment he’s fit again.” Danns scored for Liverpool last season in the FA Cup against Accrington Stanley and started in the Champions League dead rubber at PSV Eindhoven. Danns starts for Liverpool U21s tonight as they visit Manchester City in Premier League 2, making his first appearance since late September.