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Charlotte Coates

Liverpool midfielder returns to training following surgery

Liverpool youngster James Balagizi is back in training at loan club Crawley Town after undergoing surgery on his groin.

Liverpool confirmed in October that the 19-year-old had returned to the AXA Training Centre after suffering the injury. But he is now able to resume training with the League Two side.

Crawley will welcome back the Reds loanee as they look to propel themselves up the table with new manager Matthew Etherington now in charge.

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Balagizi made a flying start to life for Crawley with three goals in his first seven games, including an effort to help beat Premier League side Fulham in the Carabao Cup.

Balagazi will have the task of impressing new boss Etherington. He knows Liverpool well from his playing days. Etherington was part of the West Ham United side that lost on penalties to the Reds in the 2006 FA Cup final in Cardiff that is best remembered for an incredible Steven Gerrard strike.

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