Ahead of Saturday’s Merseyside derby, Jurgen Klopp had some positive news on the availability of two key players in Friday’s pre-match press conference.
“5 attackers – it’s like Christmas!”
You’re not wrong, Jurgen!
The boss has expressed his delight at potentially being able to call upon both Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota in Saturday’s Merseyside derby, in what would be the first time the Reds have had five attackers available this season.
Nunez returns from a three-game suspension after being sent off on his Anfield bow against Crystal Palace last month.
And Klopp also had news of another forward that could make a comeback at Goodison Park, with Jota returning to training on Thursday.
“Diogo will probably be in [the squad vs. Everton],” Klopp revealed.
“He trained yesterday [Thursday] with the team for the first time. He will train today and we have to make a decision if it makes sense to incline him already or not.
“If we do, it’s the first time we have five attackers, it feels like Christmas! We will make changes, we will see.”
There was also a positive update on the fitness of Thiago and Calvin Ramsay, who look to be next in line to make their returns.
3 things today: Derby day is almost upon us
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Tweet of the day and match of the night
Harvey Elliott was simply sublime the other night, wasn’t he? Same again tomorrow please, Harv!
#LIVNEW Showreel ?
A dazzling display from our diamond ? pic.twitter.com/znlVs953qs
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 2, 2022
West Brom host Burnley in the Championship tonight, and in Germany Borussia Dortmund host Ozan Kabak’s Hoffenheim.
Enjoy your Friday night, Reds!
