Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet insists he is ready to step back into the firing line after making an unexpected return to the team. A thigh injury to Brad Jones just 15 minutes into the 1-0 Boxing Day victory at Burnley meant the Belgium international's exile was ended sooner than he could have anticipated. Having been dropped a fortnight ago because of poor form, and missing the last three matches, his comeback was not all plain sailing. And, while he made one good save from Ashley Barnes in the first half, he was far from convincing, and allowing a Mamadou Sakho backpass to go out of play before he kicked it still requires some explaining.
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Simon Mignolet was dropped a fortnight ago because of poor form
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Brad Jones injured his thigh after 15 minutes of Liverpool's game on Friday
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Mignolet came on and says he is ready to step back in the firing line
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The 26-year-old says he will work hard and keep his head down
@placeholder was playing his first game back after being sidelined for three, but it wasn't all plain sailing