Liverpool set for injury return vs Brighton as players line up comebacks
If the timing of Liverpool's relentless injuries this season has left something to be desired, the same cannot be said for the imminent return of so many key players.
With the Reds revving up for a last hurrah under Jurgen Klopp and a run-in that could yet ensure a glorious farewell for the departing boss, the squad is gradually being strengthened at the moment they will most be needed.
Having only recently been without as many as 13 senior professionals, the Reds are now starting to return to something approaching full strength heading into an important week of three Premier League games, with Sunday's visit of Brighton followed by a home clash against Sheffield United next Thursday and a trip to bitter North West rivals Manchester United three days later.
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The ankle problem suffered by Andy Robertson for Scotland against Northern Ireland in midweek was the one concern to emerge from the international break, although scans have shown no serious damage with player not facing an extended spell on the sidelines. The left-back remains a doubt for Brighton, however.
Otherwise, the outlook is positive. Ibrahima Konate missed the last three Liverpool games but came through 90 minutes for France in their friendly against Chile on Tuesday, while Darwin Nunez withdrew from Uruguay's friendlies to help improve his recovery from a hamstring problem that has niggled away for the past six weeks.
Curtis Jones, who hasn't played since limping off at Brentford in mid-February, is expected to be in contention against Brighton, although that
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