Manchester City striker break Sergio Aguero is nearing a return to full fitness and looking for a return after the international break.
The Blues' leading scorer is making excellent progress after picking up a hamstring injury while on international duty with Argentina in October.
Aguero is now hopeful he can return to action earlier than expected to lead the City attack against Liverpool.
"I don't think I'm too far away now," Aguero told the club's official website. "Physically, I feel good and I've kept as fit as I can during my lay-off.
"I still need to work hard for another week and if not this week, then maybe next, I hope to start training with the rest of the lads and so and my target is Liverpool.
"I'll take things slowly and not rush into anything, but I'm not far away."