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Kewell targets comeback

29 Mar 2007 - 09:49:26

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Liverpool's injury-jinxed midfielder Harry Kewell looks set to make his long-awaited comeback next month.

Kewell, 28, has not made an appearance since featuring for Australia against Croatia in last summer's World Cup finals in Germany.

The former Leeds United wideman has been plagued by foot, ankle and groin ailments in the ninth months and has undergone a series of operations in a bid to cure his long-standing injury problems.

Kewell has reportedly targeted a reserve team outing in mid-April for his comeback and, should he prove his fitness, could then play for Australia in July's Asian Cup finals.

"It's terrific that he's on the way back," Australia's interim coach Graham Arnold told the Sydney Daily Telegraph.

"We can't bank on Harry's fitness just yet because of what he's been through, but to have him available again would be a huge boost for the team and the country.

"A player of his calibre being fit and hungry lifts everybody around the team. He's world class."

Kewell's last Liverpool appearance came in May's FA Cup final victory over West Ham United. He has made just 73 Premiership starts since moving to Anfield from Leeds in 2003.