Adam Lallana set for return after next international break as he recovers well from thigh injury, says Jurgen Klopp

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Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana could return from a thigh injury after the conclusion of the next international break in early November, manager Jurgen Klopp has said.

Lallana, who joined Liverpool from Southampton in July 2014, last played during the team's pre-season defeat by Atletico Madrid in August.

The Merseyside club said the 29-year-old had returned to their training ground on Monday to continue his recovery.

Adam Lallana is approaching a Liverpool return after his recent thigh injury troubles

Reds manager Jurgen Klopp says Lallana could return after the November international break

'It's absolutely good news. I cannot say now, but maybe after the next international break he could be back,' Klopp told the club website.

'It would be fantastic for us, of course. Everybody knows what kind of a quality player he is.'

Liverpool are eighth in the Premier League and travel to Slovenia to face NK Maribor in the Champions League later on Tuesday.

Lallana last played for Liverpool in pre-season and is yet to feature in the current campaign