Liverpool are trying to find a suitable opponent for a behind closed doors friendly in Marbella this weekend.
Wary of the three-week break between the end of the Premier League season and the Champions League final, manager Jurgen Klopp is keen to ensure that his players retain match sharpness ahead of the showdown with Tottenham in Madrid on June 1 .
However, organising a game at their Spanish training camp has proved problematic with most European teams already on holiday following the end of their domestic duties.
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Liverpool approached a number of Dutch clubs, including AZ Alkmaar, but they weren't able to accept the offer.
If the Reds can't find senior opposition then they are likely to line up against a local academy side.
Roberto Firmino is one Liverpool player in desperate need of a run out after overcoming a groin problem . The Brazilian striker, who returned to full training this week, has played just 12 minutes of football since April 21.
Naby Keita won't be fit for the final but remains ahead of schedule as he recovers from an adductor injury. The Guinea international hopes to prove his fitness in time to feature in next month's Africa Cup of Nations.
The Liverpool squad will return to Merseyside from Marbella on Sunday to fine-tune their preparations at Melwood next week
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