Confirmed: 25-man squad in Liverpool coaching - Gravenberch again, however no Danns - Liverpool FC

Jurgen Klopp watched over a 25-man squad on the eve of his facet’s conflict with Sparta Prague, with Ryan Gravenberch returning to the group however Jayden Danns lacking.

The Reds maintain a four-goal benefit heading into their last-16 second leg match at Anfield, a lead which might normally result in mass rotation.

Whereas there can be modifications as Klopp seeks “the most effective legs” for the penultimate match earlier than the March worldwide break, accidents are nonetheless limiting his choices.

Ibrahima Konate continues to be unavailable and which means the supervisor has solely three senior centre-backs to select from on Thursday, although Virgil van Dijk is probably going due a relaxation.

However there was an enormous increase with the sighting of Gravenberch, who has missed the final 4 matches with an ankle damage. He was anticipated again after the worldwide break, however we could but see him come off the bench on Thursday.

One participant that has been all however confirmed to begin, although, is Mohamed Salah, with the winger “prepared” for the XI for the primary time since January 1.

The 31-year-old educated alongside his team-mates on the AXA Coaching Floor on Wednesday afternoon, getting ready for his third look on return from damage.

Jayden Danns continues to be absent from the squad after struggling a concussion within the dramatic win at Nottingham Forest, however Klopp just isn’t with out a host of younger expertise in opposition to Sparta.

James McConnell, Bobby Clark and Lewis Koumas joined Conor Bradley and Jarell Quansah within the session, with the bulk, if not all, in competition to begin at Anfield.

Trey Nyoni and Amara Nallo additionally took half within the session however they’re ineligible for Thursday’s match as a consequence of UEFA guidelines.

Talking on his group choice earlier on Wednesday, Klopp stated: “It’s about maintaining the rhythm and preserve going and don’t take into consideration the following recreation on Sunday even when the opponent is Manchester United.”