Liverpool’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain gives positive update on knee surgery ‘success’ while watching team-mate’s secure Champions League final spot
- Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s knee surgery has been a ‘success’, says the player
- The attacking midfielder has issued an update for fans via social media
- Oxlade-Chamberlain had to watch Liverpool’s clash with Roma from hospital
- The Reds lost in Rome but secured a place in the Champions League final in Kiev
Alex Oxlade_Chamberlain has handed Liverpool a boost after confirming surgery on his injured knee has been a ‘success.’
The midfielder was ruled out of the remainder of the Reds’ season and England’s World Cup after injuring himself in the semi-final first leg clash with Roma at Anfield.
The 24-year-old took to the operating table last week to speed up the recovery process, and has delivered good news on the outcome.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has confirmed his recent knee surgery has been a success
The midfielder was ruled out for the season after injuring his knee against Roma at Anfield
‘Knee surgery was a success and the hard work has already begun,’ Oxlade-Chamberlain wrote on Instagram: ‘Knee surgery was a success and the hard work has already begun.’
The player uploaded a photo of himself in a hospital bed, while Liverpool played in the background in their crucial second leg against the Italians in the Eternal City.
‘Watching the boys in Rome last week taking us one step closer to something very special,’ the midfielder added.
Liverpool are hopeful of having their No 21 back in time for the beginning of pre-season, following the conclusion of the World Cup.
Oxlade-Chamberlain has enjoyed a successful season since joining the Reds from Arsenal
Oxlade-Chamberlain has enjoyed a successful season at Anfield this year following his switch from Arsenal, scoring five goals and pitching in with seven assists.
Liverpool meet Real Madrid in Kiev on May 26 for their eighth European final, in which they will bid to win the famous trophy for a sixth time.
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