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Liverpool duo resume training at Melwood: One major absentee ahead of West Ham
JOEL MATIP and Sadio Mane both took part in Liverpool training today as they bid to prove their fitness ahead of West Ham this weekend.
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Matip missed the dramatic 4-3 defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday with an ankle injury.
While Mane limped out of the game in the second half with a knock.
However both went on a two-day bonding trip to Barcelona and joined the first-team squad in training this afternoon.
Manager Jurgen Klopp watched on as the likes of Roberto Firmino, Adam Lallana and Jordan Henderson were put through their paces.
Joel Matip is a key player for Liverpool
One absentee from training was Daniel Sturridge.
The England striker has missed Liverpool’s last three matches with a calf problem.
Sadio Mane is on course to face West Ham
It is hoped the 27-year-old will be able to train ahead of the Hammers' visit to Anfield on Sunday.
But Sturridge faces a race against time to prove his fitness.
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