Liverpool defender absent from pre-Galatasaray training

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Liverpool were back on the training pitch on Tuesday as they stepped up their final preparations for Wednesday night’s clash with Galatasaray at Anfield. Supporters were already wary of the Turkish champions after Liverpool’s first leg performance, and the late setback against Spurs has only added to the sense that this tie could swing either way under the lights on Wednesday night.

The striker has been back running on the grass as he continues his recovery, but he is still working away from the main group and has not yet rejoined full team training. Ian Doyle reported that Joe Gomez was not involved at all as the squad went through their pre-Galatasaray workout at Kirkby.

The defender’s absence was notable given how heavily he has been leaned on lately, having completed 90 minutes in each of Liverpool’s last three fixtures in all competitions. Joe Gomez not involved for #LFC here today.