Sadio Mane will miss Liverpool’s pre-season tour of Hong Kong.
Mane had been due to feature in the Reds’ squad for their participation in the Premier League Asia Trophy next week following three months on the sidelines.
An ankle problem sustained in April’s win over Everton curtailed the Senegal international’s campaign as he prepared to make a comeback in pre-season.
But Mane will miss the trip to Hong Kong, where Liverpool take on Crystal Palace and either Leicester City or West Brom, as he works his way back to full fitness.
Jurgen Klopp is hopeful that the former Southampton forward can be available in time for his side’s involvement in the Audi Cup at the end of July.
He said: “On Tuesday morning he was part of the running, so he is first-team training if you want and that looked really good.
“I think he is getting better, but it is how it is after a long time – you need to build a little bit of muscle again in the quad and thigh, which is important.
“There is no risk with him because he is a naturally fit boy and in the moment when he can start to be a real part of the sessions, he will then immediately be fit again.
“We have not all the time in the world, but we have time and we will use it.”