Steven Gerrard back on familiar ground as he makes return to Liverpool training

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is back in familiar surroundings this week as he rejoined the first-team squad for training.

The 35-year-old, currently on a post-season Major League Soccer break from Los Angeles Galaxy, was at the club’s Melwood training complex to be put through his paces by Jurgen Klopp yesterday.

Gerrard is keen to maintain his fitness levels prior to his return to pre-season in California in mid-January ahead of his first full campaign in MLS and recently met with Klopp to finalise the details, having previously agreed the opportunity with former boss Brendan Rodgers.