Jurgen Klopp believes Joe Gomez's return to action will be a massive boost to Liverpool's hopes of clinching silverware as the season reaches its climax.
The England defender hasn't featured since he broke his leg against Burnley back in December, but he's set to play a part in Wednesday night's Champions League quarter-final second leg away to FC Porto.
Gomez , who was in outstanding form before he was cruelly sidelined, will be an option for Klopp both at centre-back and full-back during the run-in.
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“Joe is getting better and better,” Klopp said.
“Could he play 90 minutes in a Champions League game? I'm not sure. But could he come on whenever he's needed, I'd say yes that should be possible. That's the most important thing for us.
“Having a player of Joe's quality available is great for us. Remember what a season he played before he got injured, he was incredible.
“We are really happy that he's fit and here with us. What we'll do with him against Porto, we'll see.”
Klopp's defensive options have been depleted by Dejan Lovren's illness. The Croatia international didn't travel with the squad to Portugal.
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However, Adam Lallana is back available after a muscle injury and Jordan Henderson has overcome the ankle problem he suffered in Sunday's win over Chelsea.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was left back on Merseyside to undergo additional fitness work after playing for Liverpool Under-23s against Leicester City on Sunday.
