Lucas Leiva to be "available soon" for Liverpool

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has expressed his delight in taking part in training this week as the Brazilian steps up his return to action.

The 25-year-old has been sidelined for the Reds since August after picking up a thigh injury during Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Manchester City at Anfield.

"Happy to be back and feeling good," Lucas tweeted. "Just get some more training session and I hope I will be available soon."

Lucas missed the majority of last season with a cruciate ligament injury.