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Spotted: Daniel Sturridge all smiles as Liverpool ace returns to training ahead of derby
DANIEL STURRIDGE is back in training ahead of the Merseyside derby against Everton at Anfield on Saturday (12.30pm).
Daniel Sturridge has returned to Liverpool training ahead of the Merseyside derby on Saturday
Sturridge has been out of action for Liverpool's previous four matches, initially with a virus then later picking up a hip injury.
The 27-year-old was forced to leave the Red's warm weather training camp in La Manga early due to illness, and then suffered a further setback while recovering in the UK.
Jurgen Klopp is unlikely to start Sturridge against Everton this weekend, but the England international could be fit enough for the bench after taking part in light training on Thursday.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the best pictures as Sturridge returns to training away from the rest of the Liverpool squad ahead of the Merseyside derby.