Liverpool 'handed Arthur Melo injury boost'

Liverpool midfielder Arthur Melo is reportedly expected to return from injury ahead of schedule.

The Brazilian arrived from Juventus on season-long loan deal on transfer deadline day in the summer, but he has only been able to feature in one game for the Merseyside club.

Arthur has been sidelined since October after undergoing surgery on a torn quad, but he appears to be nearing a return to full fitness.

According to the Daily Mail, Arthur is currently two weeks ahead of schedule, and he has joined Liverpool's warm weather training camp in Dubai.

After making good progress in his recovery Liverpool's medical staff are hopeful that he can return to competitive action by the end of January.

The news will come as a boost to the Reds after Luis Diaz recently received a setback in his recovery from a knee injury.