Naby Keita set to return for Napoli game

Liverpool are confident Naby Keita can play some part when they take on Napoli in Dublin this weekend after the midfielder returned to training.

Keita injured his neck on Liverpool’s prolonged flight to New Jersey and missed the victories against Manchester City and Manchester United as a result.

There were further concerns on Tuesday when he appeared to be absent from the first day’s proceedings in Evian.

However, the Guinean international has now returned to training, albeit with a specially-tailored session, after effective treatment.

According to the Liverpool Echo‘s James Pearce, Liverpool are hopeful that Keita will be ready for the match at the Aviva Stadium as he looks to ensure he is fully fit ahead of the new campaign.

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BURY, ENGLAND – JULY 14: Naby Keita of Liverpool reacts during a pre-season friendly match between Bury and Liverpool at Gigg Lane on July 14, 2018 in Bury, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

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With a game against Torino at Anfield to come three days later though, they might be cautious and delay his return to action.

Alisson Becker, who sealed a record switch from Roma last month, could make his debut against familiar opposition, while fellow Brazilian Roberto Firmino may also feature after linking up with the squad this week.

Pearce adds that right-back Nathaniel Clyne should be back in action this weekend after leaving the US tour for the birth of his son.

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