Adam Lallana is back for Liverpool - and he reckons it’s a the perfect time.
The England star made his first start of the season after finally overcoming a series of frustrating injuries, and he believes he’s back to join in a Reds push for honours.
“There’s so much to look forward to. Absolutely,” he said.
“We are in amongst the top four, in the last 16 of the Champions League . There are so many great games to look forward to, like the FA Cup.
“I’m absolutely delighted to be back and part of a winning team again.”
Asked if his impressive return showed the dark days were over, he said:
“Exactly that, yeah. It has been frustrating for me watching from the sidelines but it is great to see how much we have improved.
“To be a part of it again is a great. It tests different parts of you mentally.
“But I feel that I have learned so much from being injured, different parts of the game. I have come back strong. I had a couple of little setbacks, a minor blister and then a tight muscle but that is what happens.
“Maybe it is credit to the manager over the last few games, holding me back. I had good training sessions but I am back now. I have lasted a game after being out for four, five months and I am in good shape.”