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Coutinho and Firmino to return via private jet as Liverpool prepare for Merseyside derby

The duo, who are currently away with Brazil on international duty, will be flown back for Thursday training ahead of facing Everton on Saturday

Liverpool have hired a private jet for Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino's joint return from international duty ahead of Saturday's Merseyside derby with Everton.

The star duo are currently away with Brazil, who take on Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

With the affair set to start at 1.45am BST - 9.45pm local time - Coutinho and Firmino will only have two days to prepare for the crunch fixture against Everton, which takes place at 12.