Liverpool have teased the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold as the full-back recovers from a knee injury.
The England international has missed the last nine matches after suffering a recurrence of the problem that he suffered in the FA Cup win over Arsenal at the beginning of January. His absence has provided the platform for Conor Bradley to make his first Reds appearances and has had a successful spell in the squad.
On Thursday, Liverpool's official social media accounts teased the return of the 25-year-old ahead of the resumption of the Premier League campaign. The Reds find themselves second in the English top-flight behind Arsenal on goal-difference, ahead of the visit of Brighton & Hove Albion to Anfield.
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Taking to X, a video was posted showing Alexander-Arnold stepping up his recovery on the bike before being put through his paces, testing the strength of his knee following the ligament injury. There was a hint at further positivity when the video cut to him returning to the training pitch and kicking the ball again as he edges closer to returning to Jurgen Klopp's selection options.
The ECHO reported on Thursday that this Sunday's encounter against Roberto De Zerbi's side will come too soon for the full-back and Diogo Jota - who is also suffering from a knee injury.
Speaking on the eve of the international break, Klopp revealed that the 25-year-old could be in contention for Thursday's clash with relegation-threatened Sheffield United. He said: "Who can be back after the international break? Curtis and I think Diogo and Trent for the week after, they have a chance."
Alexander-Arnold's full-back partner Andy Robertson became the latest injury concern following his ankle problem on international duty with Scotland. Initial scans have shown no serious damage with player not facing an extended spell on the sidelines. The left-back remains a doubt for Brighton, however, and didn't train on Thursday.
