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Sadio Mane could be in line to make a shock return to action for Liverpool at West Ham this weekend.

The Senegal winger was back in full training at Melwood on Thursday, having missed the Reds' last five games with a hamstring injury.

And Jurgen Klopp has hinted that he may be ready to make a quicker-than-expected return to competitive action, suggesting he could play some part at the London Stadium on Saturday.

“Sadio trained yesterday for the first time with the team,” Klopp told his pre-match press conference. “He looked really good. We will see what we will do.

“He looks like he is ready for 20-25 minutes, but we have to see how his body reacts to the session.

“Yes it was the first session he has had in a while, but he didn't lose his football skills and ability while he was injured!”

Mane has been called up by Senegal for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers with South Africa later this month, and Klopp says Liverpool have “no problem” with the idea of the player heading off on international duty.

“We cannot sit here and ignore the situation of Senegal,” he said. “We have been in contact with the Senegal FA.

“Sadio is not injured any more, but is he 100% fit? That's different. And when you see him training, you think 'OK, he could be ready to play'

“FIFA doesn’t give you the opportunity to decide who plays for countries. We respect the rules.

“Training is different and I would love to have more influence.

"If Senegal get the point they need in first game then ideal situation would be that he doesn't play the second game.

"If Sadio can play for Senegal then I think he should as it will be good for him to get some rhythm, having had two breaks this season with the red card and the injury."

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Klopp confirmed that Philippe Coutinho would miss the West Ham game with a adductor problem, while late decisions would be taken over both Gini Wijnaldum (ankle) and Dejan Lovren (thigh).

“Phil is not available,” Klopp said. “With the rest it will be close. Gini, not sure. We have to see. It is painful what he has but maybe he can cope.

“Dejan, yes maybe is the clearing session, and then we will know. We have to wait until the last second this week, to see if he can make the squad or the line up.

“Adam (Lallana) will start to train with the team next week, have two proper training weeks then he will be available.”

Klopp also said that Nathaniel Clyne had suffered a 'setback' in his recovery from a back injury.

"He was on a good way, but he has had a setback," he confirmed. "That's how the back is. We are on it, but it needs to be 100 per cent.

"We have shown it to specialists all over the world. It is not a big problem, but it needs time. That's how it is."