Wednesday brought the welcome return of one midfielder to training, while the list of potential incomings before the deadline looks to be narrowing.
Jones trains ahead of Aston Villa
Having already suffered an early injury setback this season, Curtis Jones has been pictured in training as the team prepare to host Aston Villa this weekend.
The midfielder missed the victories over Bournemouth and Newcastle having sustained an ankle injury, but it appears he could be in contention for Sunday’s clash.
Jurgen Klopp confirmed ahead of the trip to St. James’ Park that both Jones and Thiago were expected to be back in full training this week, but the latter wasn’t involved in the latest session.
Thiago may simply have been training away from the squad, but a timeline for his return remains unclear having not featured since April.
3 things today: Bradley setback & Doucoure move ‘off’
- Cheick Doucoure looks likely to stay at Crystal Palace, with Liverpool said to be put off by the Eagles’ £70 million valuation
Latest Liverpool FC news
- Nat Phillips looks set for a third loan spell away from Anfield as Celtic close in on a deal to sign the defender
- Today’s silly season rumour sees us linked with Barcelona’s Ansu Fati, let’s just buy all of the forwards and worry about the defence later, then!
Latest chat from elsewhere
- Man City have struck a deal with Wolves for the signing of Matheus Nunes, with youngster Tommy Doyle heading in the other direction (Express)
- Harry Maguire is expected to be named in England’s squad for the latest set of international fixtures, maybe our defensive situation isn’t so bad! (Sky Sports)
Video of the day and match of the night
Check out the latest clip from our brand-new ‘Live at 5’ show with Premier League predictions from top to bottom, could it finally be Everton‘s time to go?
Speaking of our blue neighbours, Everton are in League Cup action tonight as they take on Doncaster at 8pm (BST) on Sky Sports Main Event. They’re edging closer to that 30-year mark!
The draw for the third round will also be shown live after the game, where we’ll find out who we face in the week commencing September 25.
