Emre Can has been passed fit for Liverpool’s Premier League trip to Leicester City on Saturday - but Jurgen Klopp’s defensive headache remains.

The Germany international returned to full training at Melwood on Thursday afternoon after picking up a knock in the draw against Burnley last weekend.

Can came through unscathed and is expected to be recalled to Klopp’s midfield as the Reds look to end a four-game winless run.

However, Dejan Lovren and Joel Matip both sat out the session and the first-choice centre-backs are running out of time to prove their fitness.

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Lovren is likely to be sidelined for a third successive match but Klopp retains hope that Matip’s minor hamstring issue will clear up in time for him to feature at the King Power Stadium. Matip will be re-assessed by the club medical staff on Friday.

If Matip doesn’t make it then Joe Gomez will once again partner Ragnar Klavan at the heart of the Reds’ backline.