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James Whaling

Roberto Firmino hands Liverpool major injury boost ahead of Barcelona trip

Roberto Firmino has handed Liverpool a major injury boost by taking part in training ahead of the Reds' trip to Barcelona .

Firmino was absent as Liverpool hammered Huddersfield 5-0 on Friday night with a groin problem.

Daniel Sturridge led the line against the Terriers, but it looks likely that the Brazilian will be ready to reclaim his place in the Nou Camp.

Liverpool will fly to Spain later on Tuesday for the semi-final first leg against Ernesto Valverde's Barcelona side.

They are bidding to make a second Champions League final is as many years following their extra-time defeat to Real Madrid in 2018.

Firmino back in Liverpool training (Action Images via Reuters)

Firmino's timely return provides a huge boost for Liverpool as they bid to get the better of Lionel Messi and co.

He has 16 goals in all competitions so far this term after plundering a career-best 27 strikes in 2017-18.

Firmino has once again struck up an impressive relationship with fellow forwards Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah with the front line spearheading the Reds' charge both domestically and in Europe.

The Brazilian has had a groin problem (Getty Images)

Mane and Salah have hit 49 goals between them in all competitions this term with Jurgen Klopp's side sitting just a point behind Manchester City in the Premier League with two games remaining.

Barca also have their eyes on multiple pieces of silverware having already been crowned La Liga champions.

If they get past Liverpool, they will face either Ajax or Tottenham in Madrid in the Champions League final, and also take on Valencia in the Copa del Rey showpiece.

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