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NURI SAHIN is set to return to the Liverpool FC squad for Saturday's Premier League clash with Fulham at Anfield.

The Turkish midfielder, who is on a season-long loan from Real Madrid, has sat out the past two matches against West Ham and Aston Villa after suffering a broken nose in the Europa League win over Udinese earlier this month.

Sahin had to undergo surgery to put it back into place and couldn't play for a fortnight due to the risk of causing further damage.

However, the 24-year- old has now been fitted with a protective face mask which should allow him to play some part against the Cottagers.

Sahin will wear the mask in training and if he feels comfortable with it then Brendan Rodgers is likely to hand him a recall.

He has scored three goals in 12 appearances for the Reds since his arrival from Spain back in August.