Liverpool's defensive injury concerns have eased with positive news on Dejan Lovren and Joe Gomez.

Croatia international Lovren limped off in the closing stages of the Reds' 3-0 win over Bournemouth at Anfield last Saturday.

However, Liverpool have played down concerns that the centre-back could be facing a spell on the sidelines. The initial prognosis is that it was only muscle tightness in his leg.

That will be a major boost for Jurgen Klopp ahead of next Tuesday's first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Roma at Anfield.

Lovren has formed a solid defensive double act with Virgil van Dijk and has been enjoying the best spell of his Liverpool career.

Fellow centre-back Joel Matip is out for the rest of the season with a thigh injury, but Gomez is on the comeback trail.

The 20-year-old defender is close to returning to full training – nearly four weeks after he damaged ankle ligaments playing for England against the Netherlands.

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Klopp's squad will reconvene at Melwood today to start their preparations for Saturday's Premier League trip to West Brom.

Gomez, who has worked tirelessly to regain fitness, faces a clearing session with the rehab staff who will determine whether he's ready to rejoin his team-mates.

The game against the Baggies could come too soon for Gomez but he should be available for the visit of Roma.