The prospects of Liverpool qualifying for next season's Champions League could hinge on the return of one player, according to Glen Johnson.
Jurgen Klopp's side have endured an underwhelming season so far that now sees the Reds eliminated from all cup competitions and currently languishing in sixth position in the Premier League table.
Hopes of finishing in the top four took a serious blow last week when the Reds followed up their stunning 7-0 home win against Manchester United with a sorry 1-0 defeat at relegation-threatened Bournemouth, as a team that almost won an unprecedented quadruple last season struggles to find any consistency this term.