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Liverpool given huge boost as Fabinho takes part in full training, with Thiago set to join him as key midfield pair race to be fit for Champions League final

Liverpool are confident key midfielders Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara will win their races to be involved in the Champions League final after they passed crucial tests.

Thiago came off during Sunday’s 3-1 win over Wolves with an achilles injury but initial fears that it was serious were quickly dispelled.

Fabinho, meanwhile, has been absent for the past two weeks after he pulled his hamstring at Aston Villa. But in a boost for Klopp, Fabinho was able to take part in full training on Wednesday and, when asked what shape he was in for the weekend, the Brazil international gave a thumbs up and replied: ‘Yes, I’m ready.