Jurgen Klopp has revealed Mohamed Salah could feature when Liverpool tackle Brentford on Saturday.
Having picked up a hamstring injury during Egypt’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign, the attacker, 31, has not played for the Reds since New Year’s Day
But boss Klopp said: “Mo is back in full training. That brings him automatically into contention.
“Ibrahima Konate is not suspended any more, Joe Gomez is fit again, Conor Bradley is back, Alisson [Becker] is back, so that’s all positive.
“I wasn’t really aware of it but I caught some of the news there was a discussion we might have forced Trent back. As long as I’ve been here we’ve never forced anyone back.”
Arteta is a Kompany man
Mikel Arteta has praised Burnley boss Vincent Kompany ahead of their reunion on Saturday.
Arsenal manager Arteta, 41, worked with Kompany during his time as Pep Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City.
And he was quick to salute the former City defender, 37, before taking his side to Turf Moor. The Spaniard said: “I have huge respect for him.
“We had a really good relationship when we worked together and now as well. I have a huge admiration for him.
“When he was a player, when I worked with him and he was captain, he conducted himself with a special aura around him.
“He’s very well articulated, has great ideas, a very clear vision of how he wants to play the game.
“And on top of that he’s got the courage I love in a coach, in a player. He brings his sleeves up and gets going. His work ethic is phenomenal.”
Newcastle suffer Wilson blow
Eddie Howe has confirmed Newcastle striker Callum Wilson is set for a spell on the sidelines with a chest injury.
Speaking before Toon’s home match against his former club Bournemouth, Howe revealed the latest fitness blow to hit his squad.
He said: “Initially we thought it was his shoulder but it is a muscle in his pectoral muscle.
“He went to see a specialist and is having it operated on as we speak. It’s a big blow, I really feel for him.