Jon Flanagan Injury: Updates on Liverpool Defender's Knee and Return

Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan is ready for competitive action following a 19-month layoff for the Reds.

Continue for updates.

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Flanagan Returns vs. Exeter

Wednesday, Jan. 20

The Englishman made a substitute's appearance during the FA Cup third-round replay, replacing Connor Randall with 40 minutes remaining.

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Flanagan Makes Comeback for U21s

Tuesday, Dec. 29

The Liverpool Echo's James Pearce confirmed Flanagan played 30 minutes in the Liverpool under-21s' friendly meeting with Fleetwood Town, adding that a cameo appearance "was always the plan."

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Flanagan's Flexibility Highly Useful to Klopp

The 23-year-old last turned out for Liverpool against Newcastle United on May 11, 2014 and missed the entire 2014-15 campaign after undergoing two serious operations on his left knee.

Flanagan could be a particularly useful addition to the Reds' squad, considering he's capable in both full-back roles and will offer support to the likes of Alberto Moreno and Nathaniel Clyne.

Liverpool already lost summer signing Joe Gomez to a knee injury earlier this season, and manager Jurgen Klopp will be eager to welcome back any reinforcements he can get his hands on.