Roberto Firmno has put himself in the frame for an emotional Anfield farewell this weekend after returning to full team training for Liverpool.
Firmino, who has started only once since the mid-season World Cup due to two separate injury issues, hasn't featured since the 6-1 win at Leeds United a month ago having suffered a muscle problem.
However, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp indicated after Monday's 3-0 Premier League win at Leicester City - in which Firmino was given a rousing ovation by the travelling support - he expected the Brazilian to return to full training this week.
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And the 31-year-old was all smiles as he was among the squad being put through their paces on Wednesday afternoon as preparations were stepped up ahead of the final home game of the season against Aston Villa on Saturday.
There was, though, no sign of fellow forward Darwin Nunez, who didn't play at the King Power Stadium due to a minor toe complaint. Naby Keita, who like Firmino will leave on a free transfer this summer, was also not involved, while Nat Phillips was another to miss the session.
Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic and Calvin Ramsay had previously been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
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