Dejan Lovren returns to Liverpool training

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has returned to training ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Anfield.

The 27-year-old has missed his side's last three matches with a knee injury but recently visited a specialist in Germany and is now on the verge of a comeback for the Reds.

The Croat may not be fit to start against the Gunners this weekend, but manager Jurgen Klopp should have him available for selection having been forced to play Lucas Leiva as an emergency centre-back in recent weeks.

The club confirmed Lovren's return to training on their official Twitter account this afternoon:

📸 Dejan in training. 💪 pic.twitter.com/LcBY4eDnq6

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 2, 2017

Victory for Liverpool on Saturday would see them climb back into the top four, although Arsenal do still have a game in hand over Klopp's side.