Thiago, Elliott, Origi - Liverpool injury latest and expected return dates

Liverpool are due to play their first match in two weeks following the Premier League ’s enforced winter break, when Cardiff City are the visitors to Anfield on Sunday.

The Reds have been able to use the past fortnight to get injured players back to full fitness and match sharpness and this weekend's FA Cup Fourth Round tie represents an opportunity to welcome back some familiar faces.

Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane remain at the Africa Cup of Nations ahead of competing against each other in the final on the same day, but Naby Keita has returned after Guinea were knocked out in the Last 16.

Elsewhere, defenders Neco Williams and Nathaniel Phillips have departed on loan, while Luis Diaz is an exciting new addition following his switch from Porto.

Here is the current state of play at Anfield and the potential return dates for those who have been on the sidelines.

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Youngster Harvey Elliott is set to make his long-awaited return to first team action this weekend following a horror ankle injury he sustained in September.

The midfielder has made a remarkable comeback from the injury, earlier than many had expected, and after participating in first team training of late, is set to return on Sunday.

Ahead of the Cardiff game, Klopp revealed: "He is in a good place and is in full team training now, but we have to see what is right for him. He will be in the squad definitely for the Cardiff game and from there we go."

Spanish midfielder Thiago had been nursing an injury ahead of the recent winter break and it was expected that he would be available once again for this weekend.

However, despite recovering from the injury, the 30-year-old suffered another minor setback