Trent Alexander Arnold, Alisson, Diogo Jota and Stefan Bajcetic all trained on Tuesday before Liverpool’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Atalanta at Anfield on Thursday.

Since February, defender Alexander-Arnold, forward Jota, and goalkeeper Alisson have been sidelined due to injuries, while Bajcetic has only made two appearances this season, both in September, during matches in the Europa League and the Carabao Cup.

Thursday’s match against the team ranked sixth in Serie A might be too early for these four players to return, but it will be a reassuring sight for Reds fans.

Boss Jurgen Klopp is anticipated to provide an update on the squad’s fitness during his pre-match news conference scheduled for 13:30 BST on Wednesday.

“The radiant smile of Alisson Becker on his return day.”

Liverpool is determined to win against Atalanta

Diogo Jota desires to regain his form

Becker returned when Liverpool was in the most difficult situation