Player close to return - Liverpool star again provides fitness boost as he plays behind scene

Joel Matip shows he's near full fitness as he was seen playing behind closed doors

The Liverpool center-back hasn't been part of the first team since March but made his return to fitness during pre-season, after which he suffered a thigh problem that forced him home from the tour of the United States.

Matip with the rest of Liverpool stars who didn't start in Sunday Premier League opener against West Ham, including Academy players were part of a 60-minute game at Melwood.


Alberto Moreno who was not called to the squad during the weekend also took part in the mini-match, along with Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Nathaniel Clyne.

Joel Matip return will provide Liverpool with an option at the CB after they started the season with only two center-backs available, in the absence of Dejan Lovren and Ragna Klavan