Duo return for derby, with 2 others close to fitness – Latest Liverpool FC News

September 2, 2022
Jack Sear

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.

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Jordan Henderson will not be available for the first derby of the season, and Klopp says the club are yet to discover the full extent of the hamstring injury he sustained vs Newcastle.

Arthur is another who isn’t expected to be available, with Klopp revealing the club are awaiting international clearance for their deadline day loan signing.

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