Liverpool striker returns from injury and scores two goals in friendly

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Liverpool striker returned from injury and marked his comeback with a brace for the Reds. Image Credits: Imago ImagesLiverpool boosted their hopes of qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League with a 2-1 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby on Sunday.After Mohamed Salah opened the scoring, Beto levelled for Everton, but captain Virgil van Dijk headed home a late winner to secure a crucial victory for Arne Slot’s side.The result leaves Liverpool fifth in the Premier League, with a seven-point cushion over sixth-placed Chelsea in the race for European qualification.Liverpool have been hit by several injuries this season, with Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike, Wataru Endo, and Giovanni Leoni all ruled out for the rest of the campaign.

Alisson Becker, Joe Gomez and Giorgi Mamardashvili are expected to return to full training soon.There was brighter news at youth level, with Keyrol Figueroa returning from injury and scoring twice for the under-21s in a 6-0 friendly win over the i2i Football Academy. Keyrol Figueroa Liverpool U21s