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Jurgen Klopp should have two more options in midfield and another in defence after a welcome sight in training on Thursday, as preparations for Newcastle ramp up.
The Reds will be looking to put a week of disappointment behind them when Newcastle arrive at Anfield on Saturday, after a 1-1 draw with Leeds on Monday night.
It will be the first time they have been in action since Fenway Sports Group’s Super League humiliation, with a place in the Premier League‘s top four now imperative.
A win over Newcastle would push Liverpool in the right direction, as they look to move above the likes of Tottenham, West Ham, Chelsea and Leicester, ahead of a clash with Man United on May 2.
And while he still has some way to go before he is considered for selection – manager Jurgen Klopp has already said the club will be ultra-careful when managing his return - fans will be encouraged at the sight of the 29-year-old stepping up his recovery.
There was another boost for Klopp with the sight of Joel Matip back in training, having missed Wednesday’s vital 2-1 win over Tottenham with a back issue.
The Cameroon international was substituted at half-time of Liverpool’s 1-1 draw at Fulham last Sunday, and was not deemed fit enough for the visit of Spurs, with teenager Rhys Williams deputising impressively on his league debut.