The 25-year-old was bought from Burnley in 2015 following a series of stellar performances for the relegated side.
But his career at Anfield has been hampered by injuries, with the forward having made only six appearances for the first team.
His latest happened during a League Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur in October last year, when he damaged his right knee.
Ings required surgery and spent months on the sidelines as a result.
But he has been stepping up his recovery in the hope of getting back into manager Jurgen Klopp’s thinking by playing with the club’s under-23 side.
And he was part of the side that beat Sunderland at the weekend, which also saw Ben Woodburn and Marko Grujic feature.
Footage shows the former Bournemouth youngster showing a great first touch to take down a cross.
He then swivels and shoots first time but his effort flies just wide as the keeper scrambles.
A goal from Rhian Brewster and a brace from Matty Viture saw the Reds run out comfortable winners in the end.
It comes as Tomny Cascarino declared Andrew Robertson as the signing of the summer after an impressive display at the weekend.
