Liverpool stars train in high spirits ahead of Huddersfield clash despite defensive woes as Jurgen Klopp's side bid to get back to winning ways

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Liverpool may have their issues on the pitch at the moment, though team spirit in the squad looks to be high ahead of their upcoming clash with Huddersfield.

Jurgen Klopp is preparing to come up against his old friend David Wagner on the touchline as his side look to get a much needed victory under their belt.

The Reds are still reeling from their recent 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, a game which saw the Liverpool defence once again placed firmly under the spotlight.

Alberto Moreno tries a piece of trickery during Liverpool training on Thursday

Ben Woodburn, fresh off the back of signing his new deal, leaps through the air to head the ball

Jurgen Klopp looks on over the session after having a quick word with Jon Flanagan

Roberto Firmino jokes around with vice-captain James Milner during the session

Liverpool's forgotten man Lazar Markovic shares a joke with striker Daniel Sturridge

Liverpool took to training on Thursday as Klopp watched on, going through the latter stages of preparation before making their Premier League return.

Smiles were aplenty as the Reds went about their business, carrying out a series of performance and fitness based drills before fine tuning their tactical approach ahead of the weekend.

Involved in the action was young midfielder Ben Woodburn, fresh off the back of penning a new long-term deal with the club.

A remarkable rise over the last 12 months - which resulted in Woodburn breaking both into the senior team and the Wales international set-up - has seen the 17-year-old rewarded with the new deal.

Andy Robertson looked to be in high spirits during a possession based training drill

Jurgen Klopp cast a focused figure as he watched over his players during Thursday's session

The returning Danny Ings is still hoping to get his chance in the Liverpool first team once more

Georginio Wijnaldum was all smiles and looks to be fit in time to return against Huddersfield

Klopp heaped praise upon the Welshman before the ink was even dry, lauding the balance of Woodburn's character.

'What a talent this young man is. We don't call him the Prince of Wales for nothing, although judging by his facial expression when we do he would probably be happy if we stopped with this!' said Klopp.

'Ben is that perfect balance of talent and attitude. One of either is OK - to fulfil your potential at the very highest level you need to have the maximum of both.

'I like that he is prepared to be patient. He has already had some big playing moments, for Liverpool and of course Wales,' he added. 

Goalkeepers Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius were cheerful as they joked with fitness staff