Philippe Coutinho puts in the hard yards in hope of Liverpool return as Jurgen Klopp's men train ahead of Champions League clash with Sevilla

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Philippe Coutinho is putting in the hard yards on the training ground in hope of a starting berth when Liverpool welcome Sevilla to Anfield on Wednesday night.

The Brazilian is yet to feature for Liverpool this season, citing a curious back injury amid transfer interest from Barcelona last month, but will hope to make a return in the Champions League tie.

The Reds will hope to bounce back following their 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Manchester City on the weekend.

Philippe Coutinho trained ahead of Liverpool's return to the Champions League on Wednesday

The Brazilian has been missing for Liverpool this season after being hampered by a back injury

But the playmaker put in the hard yards to place himself in contention for a starting spot 

Jurgen Klopp looked to mend the mistakes made during the 5-0 defeat by Manchester City

Boss Jurgen Klopp was on hand at the club's Melwood training complex to ensure his side shore up their defence ahead of the La Liga outfit's visit.

Up front, however, Klopp will have a full complement of attacking options at his disposal.

Despite the FA turning down an appeal from Liverpool to reduce Sadio Mane's ban, the forward will be available for the Champions League encounter.

Sadio Mane's three-match was upheld by the FA but he will be available for the Sevilla clash

He was handed a three-match ban after being sent off against City on the weekend

But both Mane and Coutinho will be options up top for Klopp as the La Liga outfit visit Anfield

And with Coutinho vying for a spot in Liverpool's vaunted front three, Klopp cast an eye over his squad as they prepare to get their European campaign up and running.

Daniel Sturridge worked up a sweat while Danny Ings continued his recovery with the first team following his appearance for the under-23s against City on the weekend.

But while Liverpool's attacking form appears in rude health, Klopp will hope his side turn out a water-tight defensive display on their return to Europe's elite competition. 

While the German hopes to sort his defensive woes, his attacking options are plentiful 

Danie Sturridge will also hope for chance to prove himself after falling down the pecking order

Danny Ings also trained with the first team after turning out for the under-23s on the weekend