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'In training he looks really promising' - Klopp excited by Jota as £45m man prepares for Liverpool return

Jurgen Klopp says he is excited about the prospect of welcoming Diogo Jota back into his Liverpool squad.

The Portuguese international is in line to make his first appearance in almost three months when the Reds visit Sheffield United on Sunday, having returned to team training at Kirkby earlier this week.

Jota has not featured since injuring knee ligaments in the Champions League draw away at FC Midtjylland back in December.

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Speaking at a press conference ahead of this weekend's Premier League trip to Bramall Lane, Klopp told reporters: “Diogo trained now twice with the team, looks very good.