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title: "Excellent news for Liverpool fans, midfielder set to return to Anfield for major clash"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-handed-huge-injury-boost-as-star-midfielder-ramps-up-return-ahead-of-crunch-villarreal-clash/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Jonny Gorrie"
section: "Liverpool Football Club"
published: "2016-05-03T19:00:12Z"
modified: "2016-05-03T19:00:12Z"
---

# Excellent news for Liverpool fans, midfielder set to return to Anfield for major clash

![Can](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/4781830.jpg)

The nervous Liverpool fans in the Transfer Tavern have been given a boost ahead of their club’s upcoming Europa League semi-final with Villarreal.

Midfielder Emre Can could return for the match at Anfield after a speedy recovery from an ankle issue that was thought to have ruled him out for the rest of the campaign, report [the Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/7122649/Liverpool-midfielder-Emre-Can-could-make-early-return-against-Villarreal.html).

The German was injured in the epic encounter between the Reds and Borussia Dortmund and will hand Reds boss Jurgen Klopp a major boost heading into Thursday’s game at Anfield.

With captain Jordan Henderson ruled out for the rest of the season, the 22-year old’s return will no doubt beef up the engine room as they look to overturn a 1-0 deficit against the La Liga outfit.

Can returned to training yesterday in what has been a remarkable recovery from ligament damage that could well have scuppered his chances of making the Germany squad for Euro 2016.

**Do Liverpool have a chance of sinking an impressive Yellow Submarine on Thursday? How vital will Can’s return be?**