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title: "Forgotten Liverpool man nearing return"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/forgotten-liverpool-man-nearing-return/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "George McGibbon"
section: "Liverpool Football Club"
published: "2016-10-20T15:55:16Z"
modified: "2016-10-20T15:55:16Z"
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# Forgotten Liverpool man nearing return

***The Liverpool fans in the Football Transfer Tavern are hoping so…***

It has been quite the fall from grace for Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho.

After a relatively impressive 2015/16 season, the Frenchman was unceremoniously dumped from Liverpool’s pre-season tour after an incident, and thus far – he is yet to make it into Jurgen Klopp’s plans.

A lack of fitness has proven to be an issue for the divisive star, and he has resultantly been playing with the under-23’s as he bids for Klopp’s support once more.

Now, after several weeks within the youth setup; Liverpool under-23 manager Michael Beale has [revealed](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/hard-working-liverpool-defender-sakho-12048137) that Sakho is getting very close to full fitness.

[Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, he said](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/hard-working-liverpool-defender-sakho-12048137): “Mama is training with us and he’s working hard every day. That’s the closest he’s looked to full fitness”.

[He added](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/hard-working-liverpool-defender-sakho-12048137): “A couple more games like that and we’ll see what happens from there”.

A few of the Liverpool fans in the Football Transfer Tavern had completely forgotten about Sakho, but the news that he could be nearing full fitness is a huge boost.

It remains to be seen whether the Frenchman can force his way back into Jurgen Klopp’s plans – but you can’t fault the lad for trying.

Our landlord thinks he could be a huge asset for Klopp this season.

**Liverpool fans – thoughts?**

**Let us know below!**