Jordon Ibe Injury: Updates on Liverpool Star's Knee and Return

Liverpool’s teenage sensation Jordon Ibe has returned to the starting lineup for the club since picking up a knee injury.

Continue for updates.

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Ibe Starts vs. Newcastle

Monday, April 13

Liverpool confirmed that Ibe will be in the starting lineup as the club takes on Newcastle.

On April 11, Liverpool announced that Ibe was fit to return to the squad:

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Liverpool can welcome Jordon Ibe back into the squad for Monday's clash against Newcastle United, with Brendan Rodgers revealing the winger has looked 'absolutely sensational' in training.

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 The manager said at his pre-match press conference: "Jordon Ibe will come back in. I have got to say, he has looked absolutely sensational in training.

"He has been out for a while but he has been out on the field for a couple of weeks now, doing his preparation work and he has joined in training.

"He has looked absolutely outstanding - he has got real natural fitness. He'll come into the squad for Monday night. Some of the others that have been out are still out."

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Ibe has blossomed in the scattering of appearances he has made in a red shirt this season. Since shining in the Merseyside derby against Everton, the youngster has provided an effervescent threat on the right flank for the Reds, showcasing remarkable composure in an unfamiliar role as a right wing-back.

As we can see here courtesy of Squawka Football, he’s a thrilling player to watch and loves to get at opponents:

Since returning from his loan spell at Derby County, Ibe has lit up the Premier League, playing with dynamism and an admirable fearlessness, and Liverpool will be glad to have him back as the season winds down.