There were rumours suggesting that Arthur Melo’s loan move could be cut short by Jurgen Klopp. The Brazilian hasn’t played a lot of football, which has concerned the German about his availability in competitive games.

However, Arthur recently played all 90 minutes for Liverpool’s Under 21s – his first in 129 days, in an attempt to regain match fitness. He helped the youth team earn all three points against Leicester City, and Klopp will be happy with the progress made so far.

Arthur Melo starts first game for Liverpool U21s

Arthur Melo had the chance to play for 90 minutes with Liverpool U21 team — it’s his first start in 129 days, working hard to be 100% ready. 🔴 #LFC

Arthur will keep working at the AXA Training Centre. No plans to leave in January on player or Liverpool side, as mentioned. pic.twitter.com/H8n8ZY4PTy
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 17, 2022

“He wasn’t in team training for a while at Juve, so he needs proper team training – and that’s what we are doing with him. Can he play minutes? Yes. Should he play a full game? No, because he needs to get used to the intensity in each competition,” Klopp said of Arthur Melo’s condition.

“It’s not like in the Champions League you have to work less than in the Premier League. Not at all, especially not here. He is doing well, he is really giving his absolute all in training, we have to be careful with him as well and then we will see whether we can use him.”

According to Fabrizio Romano, there are no talks of cutting his loan move short now or in January. Which means that he will soon be available and playing for Liverpool’s first team – and the international break should help him regain fitness while club football is suspended.