Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has ‘used his brain’ as ‘super’ Liverpool footage emerges – Campbell
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could resurrect his Liverpool career with a good start to pre-season, according to Kevin Campbell.
The former Arsenal and Everton striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, applauded the 28-year-old for getting “super fit” in the close season.
Liverpool started their pre-season at Kirkby this week ahead of their tour of Thailand, Singapore, Germany and Austria.
As shown by club media (4 July), Oxlade-Chamberlain made light work of a running exercise while Liverpool’s medical staff monitored.
The centre-midfielder, who has just one year left on his contract at Anfield, struggled for game time last season.
When asked by Football Insider if Oxlade-Chamberlain could work his way back into Klopp’s plans, Campbell said: “He is at Liverpool so he has got a chance.
“We all know that talent wise, he is brilliant. Nobody can question his talent.
“His availability has been the problem. When he does get a chance in the team he needs to take it. You have to. That is the level at Liverpool now.
“If you go in and coast, you are not going to chance. If you are not starting you are not realistically playing.
“The fact of the matter is, he has used his brain. He has gone into the close season, got super fit and is ready to start pre-season well.
“Why not have a right go at it. He has nothing to lose now. Have a right go at it and leave nothing on the side. If it doesn’t work out at least he can say he tried everything.”
In other news, Fabio Carvalho has been tipped to reap the rewards from a major change as Liverpool pictures emerge.