Liverpool midfielder makes surprise return to training as Jurgen Klopp waits on key injury
Liverpool will hope to finish the job and take another step towards claiming an unprecedented quadruple when they entertain Sparta Prague on Thursday.
The Reds continue their Europa League campaign with the round of 16 second leg tie against the Czech champions having clinched a comfortable 5-1 victory in the first leg last week.
Jurgen Klopp's squad convened at the AXA Training Centre on Wednesday to continue their preparations for the match at Anfield. But what could be gleaned from the session?
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With one eye on Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final trip to Manchester United, there will be much intrigue over who lines up against Sparta given Liverpool's strong position in the tie.
And with rotation once again expected on Thursday, there was encouragement in the surprise return of Ryan Gravenberch, who hasn't featured since being injured in the League Cup final win over Chelsea at the end of last month.
Gravenberch was all smiles and took full part in the session, and will now be in contention for at least a place on the bench.
Ibou absent
However, there was one player who again was missing, with Ibrahima Konate - who suffered a muscle problem in Prague and subsequently sat out Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw with Manchester City - not involved.
Klopp stated after that game he was confident the France international would be available for United, although the clock is now ticking on his availability.
The remainder of Liverpool's long-term injured were again in the treatment room, with Curtis Jones believed the next in line to return
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