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Liverpool will make a late decision on Sadio Mane's fitness ahead of their Anfield clash against Southampton on Saturday.

The Senegalese winger returned from international duty after helping his side to a 2-0 win over South Africa to seal their place in next summer's World Cup having suffered a slight recurrence of an old hamstring injury, report the Liverpool Echo .

Mane was absent for a month at Anfield prior to the international break, returning ahead of schedule to help the Reds see off West Ham 4-1, before he was a part of the Senegal side who qualified for their first World Cup since 2002.

After a full 90 minutes for his country however, Mane returned to Melwood on Tuesday, with Jurgen Klopp admitting he had 'concern' over the situation.

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But the injury is not seen as being serious and there is still hope that he might play some part in the squad on Saturday.

Mane will miss team training today and most likely tomorrow but a return on Friday could see him play some part against his old club on Saturday.

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Meanwhile Adam Lallana is back in full team training and said to be "flying" as he moves towards his first appearance of the season.

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The midfielder hasn't played since the pre-season game against Atletico Madrid due to a thigh problem but a spot on the bench on Saturday looks highly possible.

A relaxed behind-closed-doors game at Melwood yesterday involved the players left behind while others were on international duty with the likes of James Milner, Joel Matip and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all involved.

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Jordan Henderson was forced to pull out of the England squad and missed some team training but is improving and the ECHO understands he is expected to be in contention to play on the weekend.

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Eight Liverpool players are due to report back by 1.30pm today from international duty although there are no reported problems among those who played for their nations so far.