Liverpool have been significantly boosted ahead of the return of Premier League action this weekend after key trio Roberto Firmino, Alisson Becker and Fabinho arrived back from international duty with Brazil 24 hours earlier than expected.
Although none played in second game, they had been with the Selecao in the United States, facing El Salvador into the equivalent of the small hours of Wednesday morning UK time.
Given that the Reds are due to play Tottenham at Wembley in Saturday's early kickoff, their participation in the crucial game was thought to be heavily in doubt.