Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was enjoying a stellar debut season at Liverpool
GETTY
But injury struck in Liverpool's Champions League semi-final
Players recover from knee ligament injuries at different rates but six months for Oxlade-Chamberlain is claimed to be a best case scenario.
The England international had been having a stellar debut season for Liverpool having joined the Reds from Arsenal for £35million last summer.
And Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has insisted the club will not rush Oxlade-Chamberlain back from injury.
“I cannot believe that this wonderful player and person in such a positive situation helping the team, making such a clear challenge, had this happen to him,” Klopp said.
Invalid email
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
“I've told him already that we will wait for him like a good wife when a man is in prison.”
Liverpool will be bolstered by the arrival of Naby Keita this summer but may choose to strengthen even more with Oxlade-Chamberlain sidelined.
Fellow midfielder Emre Can is expected to leave Anfield leaving Klopp short on midfield options.