Thursday, October 20, 2011

Johnson Eyes Norwich Return

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson hopes his injury problems are finally behind him after returning to action against Rangers.

Johnson played more than an hour of Liverpool's friendly defeat at Rangers without suffering any recurrence of his hamstring injury.

The England international has endured an injury-ravaged season to date with the full-back making just a late substitute appearance in the defeat at Stoke in September.

Johnson is now targeting a return to the first team for this weekend's home clash with Norwich.

"It was just fantastic to be back playing again," Johnson told the club's official website. "Obviously I've been a long time out and it's been a hard few months for me but fingers crossed I'm over all that now.

"The last two injuries were pretty much on the same spot and it's been difficult to try to stay positive. I want to push on from this and we all want to get three points against Norwich."

Martin Kelly has filled in for Johnson at right-back in his absence and the former Portsmouth man relishes the competition with the Anfield academy product.

"Martin has done really well as have all the lads since I've been out and hopefully that will continue," added Johnson.

"We've got good competition in every position and it's good for the club."

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