Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp shares injury update before Man City title showdown

08.04.2022 - 13:37 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has provided an injury update before the Premier League showdown against title rivals Manchester City on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm). With just one point separating them, the outcome could play a significant part in determining where the trophy ends up this season.

Victory for Pep Guardiola and his star-studded City team would move them four points clear with seven games to play. As for the Reds, meanwhile, they can claim a two-point advantage by winning at the Etihad Stadium.

While on Champions League duty, Liverpool had a fully-fit squad when they jetted out to Portugal for the quarter-final opener against Benfica. Although they returned victorious, it might have come at a price as Brazilian midfielder Fabinho suffered a head injury.

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He was able to play the full 90 minutes at the Estadio da Luz. However, a nasty-looking collision with former City defender Nicolas Otamendi resulted in lengthy treatment and some concern. Klopp addressed that problem post-match and the German coach has since provided an update.

Speaking about Fabinho, he said: "When I looked last time on my smartphone, it looked like everyone is available again." It had already been suggested the 28-year-old would be 'fine' to play against City.

Klopp added: "There's a little cut. He's fine, that's how it looks. He had a cut on the back of his head and, obviously, there is no hair that could hold the blood back. That's why they needed a bit of time, but he should be completely fine [to play City]."

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