FeatureGoals galore, duo return and close control - things spotted in training on Monday

The Reds will host the Blues at Anfield in an 8pm BST kick-off in Premier League action on Wednesday night.

Here are four things we spotted during our filming at the AXA Training Centre…

• Watch Inside Training from Monday's session in full here

All smiles on Kirkby return

It's been more than two weeks since Liverpool last took to the pitch, as a result of the March international window.

But the Reds are now back to work upon their return to Merseyside and it was all smiles from the squad as they linked up once again bright and early on Monday morning...

Reds duo in full training

Alisson Becker and Ryan Gravenberch were spotted out on the training pitches alongside their teammates.

The Reds' No.1 returned early from Brazil duty during the international games after a heavy collision in a World Cup qualifier against Colombia.

Gravenberch, meanwhile, departed the Netherlands' UEFA Nations League camp without seeing a competitive minute due to what they described as a fitness issue.

However, both players were involved in the full session under Arne Slot's watch at the AXA Training Centre, with the boss due to give an official update on his squad during his pre-match press conference on Tuesday.

Goals galore

Everyone loves a good goal montage, right?

A number of Liverpool's players were put through their paces during training to sharpen their skills in the final third.

Check out their finishing and enjoy the sound of a ball hitting the back of the net…

Working on that close control

The Reds are often spotted utilising rondos as part of their training routine.

Monday was no different for the squad, as they put their close control and swift passing to the test, which produced a lovely passage of play.

Nice flick, Kostas.

• Training photos: Liverpool prepare for Merseyside derby as Premier League resumes