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title: "Virals: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has ‘impressed’ during training"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-09-02T12:00:00Z"
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# Virals: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has ‘impressed’ during training

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/09/02/virals-important-liverpool-duo-shine-on-international-duty/) staff have reportedly been left ‘impressed’ by midfielder [Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/08/13/virals-alex-oxlade-chamberlain-welcomes-the-main-event-on-instagram/) during training.

The 28-year-old enjoyed a first full pre-season for many seasons having been [badly hampered by injury](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alex-oxlade-chamberlain/verletzungen/spieler/143424) since arriving on Merseyside.

Despite being [linked with a departure](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/liverpool-exit-alex-oxlade-chamberlain-southampton-loan-transfer) over the summer, the attack-minded midfielder has forced a way back into Jurgen Klopp’s plans.

That’s according to a report from the [Liverpool Echo](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-transfer-stance-11m-lesson-21449743), as cited by [Anfield Watch](https://twitter.com/AnfieldWatch/status/1433310413463171073) on Twitter, claiming both Oxlade-Chamberlain and Takumi Minamino are back in contention at Anfield.

> Twitter: ![🚨](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.1.0/svg/1f6a8.svg) NEW: Anfield insiders believe Takumi Minamino will have benefited from a first full pre-season with the club, hav… https://t.co/nRXfEMxGzK (@AnfieldWatch)

The ex-Arsenal man was [named in the starting lineup](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alex-oxlade-chamberlain/leistungsdaten/spieler/143424) for the opening day victory over Norwich City but has since missed the clash with Burnley and was left on the bench against Chelsea.

Meanwhile, Minamino has [remained an onlooker](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/takumi-minamino/leistungsdaten/spieler/165793) for the entire Premier League campaign so far.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

The fact both attacking options remained unused as the Reds went in search of a [second-half goal](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58289649) on Saturday seemed pretty damning.

Whilst there can be little doubt there will come a time throughout a [long season](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/match/2021-22/men/fixtures-and-results) for either Oxlade-Chamberlain or Minamino to flourish, it remains highly unlikely a regular starting berth is on the horizon.

Opportunities such as the upcoming [Carabao Cup tie with Norwich City](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/441902-norwich-v-liverpool-carabao-cup-fixture-date-confirmed) will be imperative for both men to take full advantage of and force their way further up the pecking order.