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Ian Doyle

Arthur Melo returns as Liverpool handed several big injury boosts

Arthur Melo has made his long-awaited return to full training - as Virgil van Dijk and Roberto Firmino edge nearer to a first-team comeback for Liverpool.

All three were part of the squad at the AXA Training Centre on Thursday as the Reds, having been given two days off earlier in the week, stepped up their preparations for the Merseyside derby at home to Everton next Monday.

While Arthur took part in full training, both Van Dijk and Firmino were involved in individual sessions away from the main group as they build up their fitness following their respective spells on the sidelines.

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