The Liverpool squad will return home from their winter break in Dubai on Tuesday as they adjust to life without Philippe Coutinho.

Jurgen Klopp decided to reward the Reds for their efforts over the gruelling festive period by granting them a four-day trip to the Middle East.

Liverpool players and staff flew out to Dubai straight after their hard-fought 2-1 win over Everton in the third round of the FA Cup at Anfield on Friday night.

Aside from the usual recovery sessions following a match, it's been a case of rest and relaxation for the Reds in luxurious surroundings in the United Arab Emirates.

Klopp believes some time off was required after a run of five matches in the space of an energy-sapping fortnight which saw Liverpool collect 10 points out of 12 in the Premier League and knock their neighbours out of the FA Cup.

The squad will reconvene for training at Melwood on Wednesday as the focus turns to Sunday's clash with Premier League leaders Manchester City at Anfield.

Klopp released a statement on Saturday saying that it was with "great reluctance" that Liverpool had agreed the £142million sale of Coutinho to Barcelona.

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It's likely to be Friday before he faces the media ahead of the visit of Pep Guardiola's side.