Liverpool handed Glen Johnson boost ahead of Fulham clash
Liverpool defender Glen Johnson should be fit to face Fulham next weekend after his absence at Arsenal on Saturday
Glen Johnson should be fit for Liverpool’s clash against Fulham at Anfield next Saturday, the Reds have confirmed.
The 29-year-old England international missed the Merseyside club’s 2-0 loss to Arsenal at The Emirates on Saturday due to an infection in the right-back’s jaw.
However, the Reds are optimistic Johnson, who has only just returned from an ankle injury, should recover in time for their game against the Cottagers.
A Liverpool statement read: “Shortly before the Barclays Premier League clash kicked off at the Emirates Stadium, the 29-year-old was admitted to hospital after suffering severe pain on the right side of his face and jaw.
“Initial scans showed signs of a localised infection – however, the England international was subsequently discharged and returned home on Saturday evening.
“The club’s medical staff now expect the Reds’ No.2 to recover in time to be in contention for Liverpool’s next match, at home to Fulham in the Premier League next weekend.”
Johnson has scored seven goals in 117 Premier League appearances for Liverpool after moving to Anfield from Portsmouth in a £20m deal in 2009.
