Klopp delivers positive injury update about two key Liverpool players ahead of Newcastle clash – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Liverpool will face Newcastle United in the Premier League clash on Saturday lunchtime at Anfield.
The Reds will be looking to return to winning ways and pick up all three points, as they aim to secure a Premier League top-four spot.
Ahead of the game, Jurgen Klopp, the Reds boss, has touched upon various issues in the press conference. Here are some of the key points.
Team News
Klopp has confirmed that Natt Philips is out of this game, but Curtis Jones is set to return.
Nat Phillips still out but Curtis Jones back available for Saturday’s game v Newcastle. #LFC
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) April 23, 2021
There has been concern over the fitness of Digo Jota who missed training yesterday. However, Klopp has confirmed that the Portuguese winger is fine.
Klopp says Jota is “fine” and available for the game v Newcastle #LFC
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) April 23, 2021
Liverpool owners
It has been a rollercoaster week for Liverpool. The club broke away from the European Super League (ESL) after facing tremendous public backlash.
The club owner, John Henry, issued an apology to the fans, and took all the blame on himself. He has apologised to Klopp, the players, and everyone associated with the club.
While the Reds fans are still not happy with FSG, many pundits even questioned whether it’s time for them to go, Klopp has urged everyone to stay together.
Klopp: “I hope the bond between us and the supporters gets even stronger. Our owners are not bad people, they just made a bad decision, but let’s carry on. Let’s go back to the beautiful game.”
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) April 23, 2021
Klopp: “I have known the owners for six years. I know there were some moments when they might not have made the right decision, this time for sure. But it doesn’t change things for me, I prefer to deal with problems with people I know.”
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) April 23, 2021