Jurgen Klopp has revealed that James Milner could make his return to action when Liverpool travel to Chelsea in the FA Cup on Tuesday.
The midfielder missed the Reds’ 3-2 win over West Ham earlier this week with what was described as a ‘minor muscle issue’.
However, he is already back in training and could be ready for the upcoming cup trip to Stamford Bridge.
Klopp also issued a positive update on the progress made by both Jordan Henderson and Xherdan Shaqiri.
The club captain is back out on the pitch as he looks to overcome a hamstring injury sustained against Atletico Madrid, while Shaqiri is closer than ever to training once again after battling with a muscle complaint.
The Liverpool manager said: “All coming much closer. Hendo is running, Milly is running and even more.
“It was not enough for this game now, but we will see - especially with Milly - what we can do for Tuesday.
“Not sure about Hendo and Shaq, not yet, but they are all coming closer.”
Apart from long-term absentee Nathaniel Clyne (knee), Liverpool have no other fitness concerns ahead of this weekend’s Premier League visit to Watford.
