Mohamed Salah is winning his race to be fit for Liverpool’s Premier League showdown with Manchester City this weekend.

The Egyptian has missed the Reds’ last two games, wins over Burnley and Everton, due to a groin injury, but is set to hand Jurgen Klopp a sizeable boost by returning for Sunday’s clash with the Premier League leaders.

Salah travelled with Klopp and his players for their short break in Dubai at the weekend, and will report for training at Melwood on Wednesday. He has responded well to treatment, and as it stands is in line to be available at the weekend.

That is good news for Klopp, who is still reeling from the departure of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona.

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The Brazilian completed his £142m move to Barcelona on Monday, with Liverpool now considering how best to replace their star man.

They are unlikely to do so this week, and so the return of Salah, their 23-goal top scorer this season, is timely. The 25-year-old would join Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino in attack, with Klopp left to assess his midfield options behind them.

Left back Alberto Moreno could also return to training this week having missed the last nine games with an ankle injury. Jordan Henderson and Daniel Sturridge have also been sidelined of late.

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Liverpool are still awaiting word from the Football Association with regards to the incident between Firmino and Mason Holgate , the Everton defender, during Friday night’s FA Cup clash at Anfield.

The pair clashed in the first half of the Reds’ 2-1 victory, with the incident mentioned in referee Bobby Madley’s match report.

Liverpool have said they will co-operate fully with any investigation, but are unlikely to make any further comment at this stage. It has been reported that both Firmino and Holgate will be interviewed this week.