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Ian Doyle

Roberto Firmino hands Liverpool major fitness boost as trio miss training ahead of Aston Villa

Roberto Firmno has put himself in the frame for an emotional Anfield farewell this weekend after returning to full team training for Liverpool.

Firmino, who has started only once since the mid-season World Cup due to two separate injury issues, hasn't featured since the 6-1 win at Leeds United a month ago having suffered a muscle problem.

However, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp indicated after Monday's 3-0 Premier League win at Leicester City - in which Firmino was given a rousing ovation by the travelling support - he expected the Brazilian to return to full training this week.

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