Liverpool's players have begun the preparations for pre-season with a phased return to training today.

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The players were initially due to return at the weekend but the tragedy of Diogo Jota's death meant that many of the squad and staff were in attendance at his funeral on Saturday in Portugal.



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Andy Robertson, Conor Bradley and Mo Salah were amongst the players arriving early at the AXA Training Centre.

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Liverpool's chaplain is believed to be on hand to assist any of the returning players in what is likely to be an extremely sombre atmosphere in the upcoming days.

No decision has yet been made on whether this fixture will go ahead and it is understood that discussions with the players today could have a major influence on that