Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain injured his knee in the April Champions League match against Roma.

This damage prevented him from playing at the World Cup 2018, but the timing of the restoration of the "red" reported only now.

"I think now is the right time to say that next season Oaks will focus on rehabilitation and rehabilitation," - said Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp.

"We knew about it the day after the injury, but Oaks did not want to cloud the ending of the season for the rest of the guys and fans, so we decided to wait and talk about everything at the right time".

"The operation was successful and the recovery was great. Nevertheless, we are preparing for the season with the understanding that we can not count on him. It will be a great bonus if we see him on the field in the upcoming season of ".

Oxlade-Chamberlain moved to Liverpool from Arsenal last summer for 40 million pounds. Last season, he played 42 games in all tournaments, in which he scored five goals and gave up seven assists.

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