Diogo Jota and Alisson were both involved in Liverpool’s first-team training session ahead of their Champions League clash with Girona.
However, Federico Chiesa was absent from the session.
Jota and Alisson are closing in on returns from long-term injuries – Diogo Jota recovering from a rib issue and Alisson from a hamstring problem – providing a significant boost to the team during a busy period.
While Chiesa had made his comeback for Liverpool U21s earlier in the week, scoring in a 4-3 loss to Nordsjaelland, the Italian winger was not part of Monday’s session.
It is understood that his absence was due to illness rather than any new injury setback.
In other news, Arne Slot and his coaching staff called up five youngsters to join the first-team preparations, including Trey Nyoni and Amara Nallo, both of whom have been on the bench in recent matches.
Jayden Danns and James McConnell are continuing to build their fitness after back-to-back appearances for the U21s, while winger Rio Ngumoha and left-back James Norris also participated in the session.
Although Ngumoha is ineligible for the Champions League, he is expected to feature for the U19s in their UEFA Youth League match against Girona earlier on Tuesday.
A 21-man squad of outfield players was put through their paces in front of the cameras.
However, neither Alexis Mac Allister nor Tyler Morton were involved. Mac Allister, who is suspended for the next two matches, has been granted a break and is heading to the Swiss resort town of Saint Moritz.
Ibrahima Konate is also believed to be away from Merseyside, while Kostas Tsimikas and Conor Bradley are focusing on their rehabilitation in the gym at the AXA Training Centre.
Alisson, who joined the goalkeepers for an early session, remains in the recovery process.
It’s still uncertain whether he will be available for selection, with Slot expected to provide an update in his pre-match press conference.
The press conference is set to take place at Girona’s Estadi Montilivi at 6:30pm (UK time), where Slot will be joined by one of his players.
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