Leeds manager Terry Venables, under pressure following five defeats in six games, received a triple boost on Wednesday when three of his struggling squad's injury problems receded.

Leeds are only seven points above the drop zone going into Sunday's clash with Liverpool at Anfield - but will likely welcome back 12-goal leading scorer Harry Kewell as well as defenders Gary Kelly and Michael Duberry.

Socceroo striker Kewell missed the 3-2 home defeat to Middlesbrough on Saturday with a recurrence of a back injury sustained in the previous weekend's FA Cup loss at Sheffield United but is making good progress.

Right-back Kelly, who had been captaining the side in the absence of Dominic Matteo, and centre-back Duberry have returned to training after recent lay-offs with hamstring injuries.

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