Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers hopes Lazar Markovic will be fit for their Premier League kickoff.
Rodgers is optimistic on Markovic's availability for Sunday's clash with Southampton at Anfield - but insists he should definitely be ready for the trip to Manchester City on August 25 should he miss the Saints' visit to L4.
"He'll hopefully be around then [against Southampton], but if not then he certainly will for the next game," the boss told reporters following the 4-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund.
"He had a slight problem with his tendon, but he's up to speed.
"He's working with our sports science team, he's looking very strong and if he just misses out, he certainly should be available for the next game."
