Liverpool welcome back Lucas and Sakho

Brazil midfielder Lucas has not featured since the draw with Aston Villa at Anfield in January due to a knee problem, while France defender Sakho has been sidelined since suffering a torn tendon in his leg at Chelsea in December.

The duo played for Liverpool's Under-21 side against West Ham last Friday and manager Brendan Rodgers is content that they are both ready to play their part for the rest of the season as his side challenge for the Premier League title.

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