Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and staff is hopeful of Curtis Jones' return to training.

The Liverpool Echo says the midfielder has been struggling with a "stress reaction" as described by Klopp.

Klopp' s injury problems have gradually eased in recent weeks but he is still without one of the most naturally attack-minded midfielders at a time when invention and creativity has been lacking from that area.

The hope is that the international break - one that came on the back of the Reds seeing two games postponed due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II - has at least helped provide the time and space to further rehab the problem as Liverpool look to finally see some light at the end of a tunnel that has been one of the biggest contributing factors behind a disappointing start.

Klopp, meanwhile, is likely to deliver the latest on Jones on Friday.