News'Harvey Elliott is our long-term prospect and we won't rush him back'

The No.67 is continuing to progress with his recovery from a serious ankle injury and was pictured on Friday going through his latest rehab session.

But while the signs are encouraging, the Reds will continue to adopt a patient approach with the 18-year-old's fitness.

Klopp told reporters: "I saw him running this morning. They're rusty mornings when you get up and it's the first people there. But he's running outside, full body weight – good sign, that's all fine. When he will be back, I have no idea.

"From a mental point of view, Harvey is rather an old soul, I would say. He's very mature for a young age, so he's completely fine, I would say, in the moment with the situation.

"He accepted it, deals with it and everybody around tries to help him. But when you think, 'Maybe I should cheer him up a little bit', he will rarely need it. He obviously has a brilliant family at home and is rather a positive fella.

"Yes, we all hope from a physical point of view that the young age helps him to recover quickly. But quickly is not so important – fully is the main thing.

"In the moment I hope I don't eat my words but I cannot see a scenario where we think about rushing him back. He's our long-term prospect and each day we can get him back earlier is great, but we will not rush that."