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Rich Jones

Liverpool 'to organise friendly' before Champions League final against Spurs

Liverpool are reportedly attempting to organise a behind closed doors friendly in Marbella this weekend as they prepare for the Champions League final.

The Reds are enjoying a warm weather training camp on the Spanish coast and enjoyed a friendly six-a-side tournament on Wednesday.

But according to The Guardian , Klopp is keen to give his side a proper outing as they get set to face Tottenham in Madrid on June 1.

They are facing difficulties due to the end of the domestic season and international commitments, but if they cannot find a senior opposition they plan to play an Under-23s or academy side.

Jurgen Klopp wants to arrange a friendly for his side in Marbella (Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

There is a significant gap between the end of the Premier League season and the final of the showpiece European competition.

Sunday will mark a fortnight since the Reds beat Wolves on the final day at Anfield, only to miss out on the Premier League title by a single point to Manchester City .

Klopp is therefore keen to give his side a run-out to keep them fresh, with the manager said to be particularly keen to give Roberto Firmino a run-out after missing three games with a groin injury.

Klopp is keen to give Roberto Firmino a run-out before the final (REUTERS)

The Brazilian striker headed to Marbella early to continue his rehabilitation work and is set to return to lead the line in Madrid.

A friendly before their final could represent a risk for Jurgen Klopp's side.

Chelsea headed to America last week and played a friendly as they prepare for the Europa League final against Arsenal .

But they lost Ruben Loftus-Cheek to a ruptured achilles and Liverpool will be desperate to avoid similar misfortune if they do play a fixture this weekend.

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