Forward of Liverpool’s journey to Newcastle, Jurgen Klopp gave a constructive harm replace on Virgil van Dijk, however information on Calvin Ramsay was much less cheerful.
Van Dijk “completely prepared” to start out
It’s Friday! So, like a lot of you, Klopp was in a great temper as he spoke to the media earlier than travelling to the north east.
Outcomes final weekend, and three factors towards Everton, have put Liverpool in a extra optimistic temper about climbing the desk.
9 factors separate Newcastle and Liverpool however, with a sport in hand, if the Reds can win on the Magpies, Champions League qualification would start to look doable once more.
With that in thoughts, Saturday’s fixture takes on additional significance and the Reds got a lift when Klopp mentioned Van Dijk regarded “completely prepared” to start out after coaching on Thursday.
Ben Doak additionally returned to coaching this week and, optimistically, Liverpool’s harm issues look like clearing up.
Klopp added: “Hopefully it stays like this as a result of that’s what you want for constant performances.”
Not every little thing is rosy, although, within the medical division.
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Clip of the day
Watch Klopp’s humorous response to a reporter telling him he’s widespread in Spain…
Match of the evening
Napoli make an extended journey north to face Sassuolo in Serie A as they purpose to increase their lead on the high of the desk – they’re 25 factors clear in the meanwhile.
The sport kicks off at 7.45pm (GMT) and it’s on BT Sport 3.