Jurgen Klopp is hopeful that Adam Lallana will play again this season – but the clock is ticking for fellow Liverpool midfielder Emre Can.

England international Lallana has stepped up his recovery from a hamstring injury since returning to Melwood after doing his rehab in South Africa.

Lallana, who limped off against Crystal Palace four weeks ago, could make his comeback against Brighton on the final day of the Premier League season on May 13.

If Liverpool complete their semi-final mission against Roma, he would also be available for the Champions League final in Kiev 13 days later.

Lallana's return could be a major boost for Klopp, who has seen his midfield options further depleted by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's season-ending knee injury.

Germany international Can, who is out of contract this summer, hasn't featured since he was forced off with a back problem in the win over Watford on March 17 and is less likely that Lallana to play again this season.

“Adam is here doing his fitness work,” Klopp said.

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“He's not injured any more but he's not fit yet. We hope still that one or two games might be possible for him. We will see.

“Emre is a little bit further away. His rehab is improving a lot. It is much better, but it is quite close to the end of the season. I haven't closed any doors on both of them. There is still a possibility.”

It's been an injury-plagued season for Lallana but he could still have a big role to play as Liverpool chase Champions League glory.

As it stands the Reds only have three senior midfielders fit in Jordan Henderson, James Milner and Gini Wijnaldum.

Asked about the significance of getting Lallana back, Klopp added: “I take everything I can get, everything.

“There is no chance for the weekend, no chance for Wednesday and then it could be difficult (for Chelsea).

“Maybe possible for Brighton for Adam. We have to see."