Liverpool fans react to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s England recall

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A number of Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter to react to the news that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been recalled to the England squad for the upcoming international break.

Oxlade-Chamberlain has been superb for Jurgen Klopp’s side in recent times. The 26-year-old has scored four goals in his last four games.

Three of those strikes have come in the two Champions League games against Genk, while he also scored a screamer in the incredible Carabao Cup tie with Arsenal last month.

It is a stunning return to form for the former Southampton man. And Gareth Southgate has rewarded the midfielder with an inclusion in his England squad for the upcoming games against Montenegro and Kosovo.

Liverpool fans somewhat divided

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the news has been met by a mixed reaction from the Liverpool fans on social media. There are plenty who are delighted for Oxlade-Chamberlain and believe that he deserves the chance having been so impressive in recent games.

However, there are others who would have perhaps rather seen him left out on this occasion. England are hardly struggling to qualify for next summer’s tournament.

And with Oxlade-Chamberlain returning from a year on the sidelines back in April, some would rather see him get the chance to rest during the international break.

The Christmas period could have a major say on whether Liverpool win their first Premier League title or not. And some are already concerned about the possibility of Oxlade-Chamberlain sustaining an injury while away with England.

Here is what some of the supporters make of his inclusion…