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Theo Squires

Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool player is 'closer' to return as three ruled out of Man United

Jurgen Klopp reported no injury concerns ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Manchester United on Sunday.

Naby Keita missed the Reds’ midweek victory over Wolves with a knock, while Thiago Alcantara, Luis Diaz, Joe Gomez, and Calvin Ramsay are all currently sidelined.

Speaking ahead of Sunday’s game, Klopp confirmed that Gomez is closer to a return but remains out, with the German, who didn't offer an update on Keita, expecting to have the same squad that overcame Wolves available to him on Sunday.

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“When I met them last time, they were all in a good mood and I assume that is still the case,” he told reporters. “Physically should be fine, mentally should be fine. We won the last game so why shouldn’t we? Nothing to moan about.

“We had little knocks. No, the last message I got, it’s now early, I didn’t see them this morning and a lot of things can happen overnight, but yesterday evening they were all fine.

“Apart from the players who are out - Thiago and Luis Diaz. Joey is closer but not close enough.”

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