Three things spotted in Liverpool training as duo missing ahead of Villarreal Champions League tie

Liverpool are back in first-team action tomorrow evening, as Villarreal make the trip to Anfield for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final showdown.

Such is the nature of the business end of the season, there is little time for rest and recuperation for Jurgen Klopp and his players as they gear up for another match of great importance. Unai Emery's side will be in high spirits having already knocked Bayern Munich and Juventus out of the competition and will be looking to cause another upset.

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The Reds will take nothing for granted but will still be considered favourites to get the better of their Spanish opponents over two legs, which would rest in Liverpool reaching a third final of the 2021/22 season.

Ahead of Wednesday's tie, here are three things we spotted from the club's open training session.

Klopp confirmed at his pre-match press conference Roberto Firmino is expected to play no part in tomorrow's meeting with Villarreal, telling reporters: "I don't think [he is ready] yet. He is running outside and that's good, obviously, but