Liverpool's summer signing from Juventus Arthur Melo is undergoing a rigorous training programme in a bid to fit into Jurgen Klopp's first team plans.
Arthur has asked to play for the club's U21s and is doing double sessions as he tries to get up to speed with his new teammates following a disrupted pre-season.
after captain Jordan Henderson suffered a hamstring injury against Newcastle United the previous evening.
The deal for the Brazilian entails a £3.9m loan fee with an option to make the move permanent next summer for £32m.