The Reds may just have been dealt a blow as the Brazilian superstar, who had suffered a groin injury, appears to be en route to Belgrade.
Liverpool may be flying high in the Premier League, but things are a little more precarious in the Champions League.
As they prepare to gear up for Napoli at home on Tuesday, the Reds know that anything short of victory will see them out of the competition.
According to UEFA’s official website, if Paris Saint-Germain win their game at Red Star Belgrade, Liverpool must beat the Serie A giants 1-0 or by two goals or more.
It gets more complicated – if Liverpool, PSG and Napoli all finish on nine points, the Reds would finish first on the three-way head-to-head, with second place depending on the scoreline at Anfield.
Talk about fine margins, which is why the latest update from the Parc des Princes side could very well prove a huge blow for Jurgen Klopp and his charges.
Neymar, PSG’s talisman, was sidelined since the 2-2 draw at Bordeaux earlier this month, having to be taken off just before the hour mark with apparent groin trouble.
According to an ESPN report from the weekend, Neymar was not part of Sunday’s rearranged training session and faced a race against time to prove his fitness.
However, PSG’s official Twitter has posted a photo of the Brazilian superstar among the travelling pack heading to Belgrade for Tuesday’s crunch clash.
Neymar may not necessarily be at full fitness, but by being part of the travelling contingent, it means Thomas Tuchel may well make use of him at the Rajko Mitic Stadium.
A subtle update from the Parisians, but one which may well crank up the pressure on Liverpool to go for broke against the Partenopei.
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