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Emre Can is set to hand Jurgen Klopp a massive boost ahead of Liverpool FC 's Europa League semi-final second leg showdown with Villarreal on Thursday after returning to training following an ankle ligament injury.

There were fears that the 22-year-old midfielder could miss the remainder of the season after he injured ankle ligaments in the 4-3 victory over Dortmund in the Europa League quarter final last month, but he has recovered quicker than expected.

Can took part in a training session yesterday with players who didn't start the 3-1 defeat to Swansea on Sunday afternoon, and he could now come into contention for a starting berth in Klopp's side on Thursday evening.

He will be carefully assessed by Klopp and Liverpool's medical staff over the next few days as Liverpool prepare for what is now the biggest game of their season.

The Reds will look to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg after Villarreal's 92nd-minute winner in Spain last week.