27 Liverpool players in training as 5 youngsters join squad ahead of Europa tie in their final Europa League Group E clash against Union SG tomorrow night.

The Reds are already through to the knockout stage of the competition, having picked up 12 points from their five matches. The clash in Belgium is effectively a rubber for Jurgen Klopp’s side, although the manager will see want to see a good performance. Liverpool are top of the Premier League table, although performances in victories against Sheffield United and Crystal Palace were below their best.

Alexis Mac Allister appears that he will not be get to do battle with his brother Kevin once again, having faced off at Anfield in October.

The midfielder suffered a nasty cut at Sheffield United, which forced him to be withdrawn in the second half and miss the Palace game. Klopp admitted last week that Klopp was unsure how long Mac Allister would be sidelined for. Posting an update on his injury yesterday, the Argentina international insisted he was doing his best to get back fit.

With a clash against Manchester United on Sunday, it’s scarcely a surprise that Mac Allister may not be involved in a game that has nothing on the line for Liverpool. Recovery is paramount, with encounters with West Ham and Arsenal also to come.

With Mac Allister absent, Klopp called up a new midfielder from the under-21s in Tom Hill. The Wales youth international has recorded three goals and two assists in nine games for Barry Lewtas’ side this term.