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Liverpool winger Lazar Markovic is unlikely to play again this season.

The Serbia international, who is on a season-long loan at Fenerbahce, has been sidelined for the past two months with a hamstring injury.

Markovic was expected to return to action over the coming weeks but his hopes of a comeback have now been dashed.

The 22-year-old is still suffering discomfort and reports in Turkey suggest that Fenerbahce don't expect him to feature again this term.

Markovic has remained in regular contact with Liverpool medical staff and is likely to return to Merseyside for further treatment.

Boss Jurgen Klopp recently said that Markovic would be given the opportunity to revive his Liverpool career this summer.

He endured a difficult first year at Anfield following his £20million arrival from Benfica.

However, Klopp wants Markovic to report for pre-season training in July and force his way into his plans for next season.

“Lazar has a muscle problem so he is back for us at the moment,” Klopp said in early March.

“You will have to ask the doctor for the exact diagnosis but he’s not available. He’s not our player for this season so he will have to go back.

“We had a little talk about things. I said at the start of pre-season you will be very welcome and then it’s up to you.

“That is how it is in football. It’s a long pre-season and if he wants to come back to Liverpool in July he’s welcome.

“We are short on wingers. Everybody who is involved in pre-season can have a part to play next season. We need a big squad because of the European Championships.

“Pre-season is a long time to show what you have and then after this we’ll make decisions.”