Four Liverpool training observations ahead of Inter as Jurgen Klopp forced to make big selection decision

Jordan Henderson was training with his Liverpool team-mates after suffering a knee knock against Burnley but looks set to be available for the Champions League game against Inter Milan at the San Siro.
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Liverpool have released training footage ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League trip to Inter Milan tomorrow.

The Reds are preparing for a last-16 first-leg clash against the current Serie A champions at the San Siro.

Here are the main observations from the session.

Henderson fit

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There were some slight doubts if Jordan Henderson would be OK to feature against Inter.

The Liverpool captain took a whack to the knee in the 1-0 victory over Burnley on Sunday before he was withdrawn in the 58th minute for Thiago Alcantara.

But Henderson was out there with his team-mates on the eve of the game, which suggests he’s fully fit and fine to travel.

Jordan Henderson, right, during Liverpool training. Picture: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty ImagesJordan Henderson, right, during Liverpool training. Picture: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images
Jordan Henderson, right, during Liverpool training. Picture: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Full squad available

Jurgen Klopp looks again set to have a fully-fit squad at his disposal.

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The injury situation is a luxury and a rarity for the Liverpool manager at the moment.

Joe Gomez, Curtis Jones, Divock Origi and Takumi Minamino were all omitted from the match-day squad against Burnley.

But with 12 substitutes allowed on the bench in the Champions League, only one player this time will have to miss out.

Still, it’s a big decision Klopp has to make and someone will be disappointed.

Diaz all smiles

Luis Diaz during Liverpool training. Picture: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty ImagesLuis Diaz during Liverpool training. Picture: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images
Luis Diaz during Liverpool training. Picture: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images
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Nine degrees is a balmy temperature for those born and bred in these parts in the midst of February.

But it might take a bit of time for Luis Diaz to get acclimatised to the colder climes of Merseyside.

The January signing from Porto was donning a snood over his face when he came out for training . In fairness, there were plenty of players also wearing one. Some even had hats on.

But the lower temperatures don’t seem to be bothering the £37.5 million recruit. Diaz was all smiles when he got the ball at his feet after the warm-up, with his snood pulled down.

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After being left on the bench at Burnley, the Colombia international will be hoping for another Liverpool outing.

He was highly impressive in the 2-0 defeat of Leicester last week.

Diaz already has two goals in the Champions League this season for Porto.

Morton joins in

Despite everyone being available, youngster Tyler Morton was involved.

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The homegrown midfielder, 19, has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign and has made eight appearances in total.

What’s more, Morton has featured twice in the Champions League - and already played at the San Siro.

He played the entire 90 minutes the 2-1 victory over AC Milan in the group stages and will be relish another experience of the famous stadium. Even if he is in the stands.