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Liverpool receive a major fitness boost for the Christmas run-in as £25m man Thiago Alcantara FINALLY returns to full training while James Milner and Xherdan Shaqiri also return

Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has returned to full team training ahead of a busy Christmas fixture list after missing the last nine games with a knee injury.

The midfielder joined the Reds from Bayern Munich in £25million deal during the summer transfer window but has been limited to just two appearances for Jurgen Klopp's side.

After missing two games due to contracting coronavirus in September, Thiago returned to face Everton but was injured following a rash tackle from Richarlison, which saw the Brazilian sent off.

Thiago Alcantara has returned to full team training as he looks to kickstart his Liverpool career
Jurgen Klopp said the club would not rush him back before he is ready to return to action

The 29-year-old hasn't played since but is edging close towards a welcome return.