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Liverpool Echo
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Ian Doyle

Thiago Alcantara hands Liverpool major injury boost ahead of Champions League clash at Napoli

Thiago Alcantara has handed Liverpool a major injury boost by returning to full training ahead of their Champions League group opener.

The Spaniard has been absent since suffering a hamstring strain six minutes after half-time in the Premier League clash at promoted Fulham on August 6.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp suggested last week the 31-year-old was "close" to a return and had been pencilled in to resume team training at the start of this week.

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