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Liverpool FC youngster Sheyi Ojo nears first-team return

Jurgen Klopp has been handed a major fitness boost after Liverpool youngster Sheyi Ojo returned to light training following an extended injury lay-off this week.

The 19-year-old suffered a stress fracture in his back during pre-season and has been absent for the whole of the 2016-17 campaign so far.

But in a message posted on his Instagram account, the pacey winger wrote: 'Back running. The return is near.'

Sheyi Ojo confirmed on Instagram that he is 'back running' as he nears a first-team return
Sheyi Ojo confirmed on Instagram that he is 'back running' as he nears a first-team return
Ojo has yet to play for Liverpool this season due to a stress fracture in his back
Ojo has yet to play for Liverpool this season due to a stress fracture in his back

Ojo complained of discomfort following the summer tour of the USA and was expected to be out for a month.