Liverpool striker Danny Ings has been in training for over a week now after making his return from cruciate knee ligament surgery in October.

He has yet to play a competitive match under Reds boss Jurgen Klopp, who had just a couple of sessions with the England international before he was injured in training, and the German is taking his time with the 23-year-old despite the player's obvious keenness for a comeback.

"I don't know (when he will return) but I am pretty sure Danny wants it," said Klopp.

"He was in training and in Germany we have a word that means 'early shape' - he came back into training after a long break at the highest level.

"He is a good striker; I knew this before but now I have seen it. In this moment, it makes no sense (to take a risk) - we have all these fit players.

"If we have the opportunity, if there is a chance, we will do it, but we will not force it, we will not push it, we will not press it.

"Danny's time will come - 100 per cent.

"If there is an opportunity this season we will do it, but if not then he has a long pre-season, which is brilliant for him and for us, then he will be available next season."