Published 17:57 IST, May 19th 2020

Liverpool stars return to training for the first time in two months amid COVID-19 pandemic

Liverpool stars were spotted arriving at their Melwood training camp on Tuesday for their last solo training sessions ahead of full-squad training.

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Liverpool stars arriving at ir Melwood training camp was a sight for sore eyes following coronavirus pandemic that halted football for over two months. Despite coronavirus UK crisis posing a concern for some player to resume training, league leaders Liverpool have begun individual training sessions for a potential Premier League return. Liverpool were 25 points clear at summit when coronavirus pandemic caused suspension of football. 

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Coronavirus pandemic: Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson arrives at training

Liverpool club captain Jordan Henderson was pictured arriving at Melwood on Tuesday morning along with Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk. According to reports from Evening Standard, today's training session will be last solo session for Liverpool players before  resumption of full-squad training tomorrow. Despite potential Premier League return nearing, Liverpool players have been told to follow strict rules of health and safety and have also been asked to maintain social distancing.

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Liverpool players train ahead of potential Premier League return

Liverpool stars including Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Adam Lallana, Joe Gomez, James Milner, and Roberto Firmi were spotted arriving at Melwood on Monday morning to complete ir respective solo training sessions. A club statement released by Liverpool on Monday confirmed that some players would be able to resume individual training sessions as  clubs training facilities would slowly open up for inevitable Premier League return. Following training sessions and showers, players are expected to return home and reports claim that coronavirus tests will be carried out on players and staff members twice a week.

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Premier League return: Premier League Project Restart

UK Government have implemented a strategy termed as 'Premier League Project Restart' which could see return of football in England from June 12. Project Restart could see remainder of Premier League season concluded over a gruelling four-week period. Most Premier League clubs are set to resume training by end of this week with full training to begin from Monday onwards as English top-flight is expected to return next month. Liverpool were 25 points clear of second-placed Man City when coronavirus UK crisis halted Premier League early in March. Reds are just two wins away from securing ir first league title in three decades.

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17:57 IST, May 19th 2020