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Arthur Melo plays for Reds Under 21 side before being replaced by Jay Spearing

Liverpool's Arthur Melo continued to build-up his fitness as he looks to make a mark in Jurgen Klopp's first-team squad, with a run out in the Under 21's 1-0 Papa Johns Trophy defeat to Rochdale.

The Brazilian moved to Anfield in the final hours of deadline day, signing on a season-long loan from Juventus to help ease the Reds midfield injury crisis.

However, after being frozen out in Turin, the 26-year-old suffered a disjointed pre-season where his fitness has suffered, and has only managed one appearance for the first team since joining Liverpool.