Liverpool will start their preparations for the Champions League final when they fly to a training camp in Spain on Wednesday.

Jurgen Klopp’s squad will reassemble after being granted two days off following Sunday’s emphatic 4-0 win over Brighton on the final day of the Premier League season.

Liverpool will be based in Marbella for four days as they focus on the challenge of overcoming Real Madrid in Kiev a week on Saturday.

Klopp also took his players to the Costa del Sol back in February when they had a similarly long break between matches due to their early exit from the FA Cup. On their return, the Reds thrashed West Ham 4-1.

As well as being able to train in the 21-degree sunshine and use the top-class facilities in Marbella, Klopp is keen for the Reds to have a change of scenery as they gear up for the biggest game of their lives.

The manager views it as an important team bonding trip as well as the chance to do some tactical work.

Vice-captain James Milner is set to travel to Spain as he eyes a return to action after sitting out the Brighton game due to a muscle injury. The Reds midfielder has played down fears that he could miss the final.

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The squad will fly back to Merseyside at the weekend. The Champions League final media day will take place next Monday with open training at Anfield followed by a press conference attended by Klopp and two of his players.