Kelly targets injury return
Martin Kelly is targeting a swift comeback from the hamstring injury he sustained against Bolton – and is confident the fitness problems which have affected him this year will soon be a thing of the past.
The right-back was forced from the field after half an hour of our 3-1 win against the Trotters but is now eyeing a return to full training.
"We had a scan and it was good news - it was only a slight strain," Kelly told Liverpoolfc.tv. "I'll build up training this week."
Kelly was among the standout performers for Liverpool following Kenny Dalglish's return to the club in January, but his season ended with a hamstring tear acquired at Upton Park on February 27.
It looked as though his time in the treatment room was over until this latest set-back, which followed praise from England boss Fabio Capello for his performance against Arsenal.
Despite the disruption to his rapid progress, Kelly is confident the fitness problems will not become a recurring theme.
"I was disappointed because obviously the England manager had talked about me but I know if I keep working hard my time will come," said the 21-year-old.
"The first thing I thought was, 'Can I carry on?' We tried a few exercises on the side but I don't think it was worth it. I could have maybe played on but (it was important to) get it right, with the history of hamstring trouble I had last season.
"I've done quite a lot of work over the last six months. Touch wood this will be the last.
"It's all part of football. You're going to get injuries. This is just a slight injury - no more than two weeks. It should be fine after that, injuries won't trouble me. It's just an unlucky time in the game for me."
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