Fabinho could be back in basic training with Liverpool later this month, claims a physical therapy expert.
The Brazil midfielder, who has fast become an integral player in Jurgen Klopp’s side, has been ruled out of action until at least the New Year.
The 26-year old suffered ankle ligament damage following a collision with Napoli’s Hirving Lozano during last month’s Champions League clash.
In an in-depth study of the ramifications of Fabinho’s injury through ThisIsAnfield, doctor of physical therapy and sports scientist Dr. Rajpal Brar believes that Fabinho could return to action for the Reds in late January.
Following his lengthy analysis, Dr. Brar writes:
If my analysis is correct and Fabinho does indeed have a left ankle grade 1 syndesmotic tear and rehab goes according to plan, I’d expect to begin seeing him back at Melwood for basic drills in late December/early January.
He would then gradually progress to higher-intensity activities and eventually full training.
This would ensure a return date no later than mid-January that most likely sees him introduced in limited minutes as he rebuilds in-game fitness, rhythm and confidence.
Dr. Brar also believes that this timeline for Fabinho’s recovery offers Liverpool a silver lining, with the midfielder likely to be fresh after missing the hectic December schedule. He continued:
Further, a key silver lining of missing this five-plus weeks is that it could mean he’s relatively fresh and lively as the season barrels towards spring time and rounds its final turn into the critical stretch.
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Fabinho has become such an important player for Jurgen Klopp that fans should be buoyed to hear that the midfielder’s injury won’t keep him out for much longer than described above.
The Reds are still in a number of competitions and the Brazilian could be integral in the final stretches of the season, when the pressure is on, and the club bare down on their first Premier League title.
