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Liverpool handed double injury update as Arne Slot gears up for Arsenal challenge

Liverpool handed been handed a selection boost ahead of their Premier League return as they look to extend their lead over nearest challengers Arsenal. The Anfield club's deficit could be reduced to just nine points before their kick-off against rivals Everton during Wednesday's Merseyside derby.

The Gunners host Fulham 24 hours before the showdown in the North West with Mikel Arteta's side looking to continue their good run of form and inflict misery on the Cottagers - who were dumped out of the FA Cup by London rivals Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage, last weekend.

Liverpool will return to action for the first time since their sobering Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle United. The Magpies comfortably dispatched the Premier League leaders at Wembley to end their wait for silverware and spark fresh issues for Arne Slot, who saw his side eliminated from the Champions League on penalties by Paris Saint-Germain.

But the Dutchman has had a boost in preparation for the visit of David Moyes as the two rivals lock-horns for the first time since their dramatic 2-2 draw in February. Both Alisson Becker and Ryan Gravenberch were pictured in training on Monday after both leaving their respective international camps early.

The midfielder withdrew from Ronald Koeman's side before a ball was kicked and continued his recovery on Merseyside. Meanwhile, Alisson was forced to leave Brazil's World Cup qualification campaign with a concussion after a clash of heads with Davinson Sanchez.

But the duo were both spotted in training, while Trent Alexander-Arnold remains sidelined after picking up an ankle injury during their Champions League exit on the eve of the break. There were further positive signs for Liverpool as Joe Gomez was seen in light training after suffering from a hamstring injury.

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