James Milner Injury: Updates on Liverpool Star's Hamstring and Return

Liverpool midfielder James Milner picked up a hamstring injury during his team's Nov. 5 UEFA Europa League clash with Rubin Kazan but is ready to return to action.

Continue for updates.

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Milner Available to Face Manchester City

Saturday, Nov. 21

Liverpool revealed the Englishman's place in their starting lineup ahead of Saturday's trip to face Manuel Pellegrini's high-flying Manchester City side.

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Milner Returns to Training

Monday, Nov. 16

David Anderson of the Mirror reported Milner went through a full training session.

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Milner Optimistic Ahead of Man City Trip

Friday, Nov. 13

"It shouldn’t be too long and hopefully I’ll be back for the next game, but we’ll have to wait and see," Milner told Liverpool's website.

"You never like to put a timeframe on it because it’s a hamstring and they’re always difficult and a bit unpredictable, but hopefully I’ll be alright," he added.

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Injury Rules Milner Out of Internationals

Tuesday, Nov. 10

The useful player withdrew from the England squad ahead of the team's matches against Spain and France. He previously missed Liverpool's loss to Crystal Palace while dealing with "mild discomfort" from the knock he suffered in Russia, per Kristian Walsh of the Liverpool Echo.

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Milner Provides Versatility in Liverpool Midfield

The midfielder has enjoyed a promising debut season for Liverpool so far and could have been a big loss for Jurgen Klopp's side.

Providing assurance across midfield, Milner encapsulates the energy and relentless running that embodies Klopp's style.