Jurgen Klopp confirmed Darwin Nunez had a slight injury problem ahead of Liverpool's game against Manchester City on Saturday.
Klopp surprised Liverpool fans by naming Nunez on the Etihad bench, with Diogo Jota joining Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo in attack. There was also a big omission from City's squad, as Erling Haaland was not included after failing recover from injury.
The Norwegian missed the recent international fixtures with a groin complaint and was touch and go for Saturday afternoon's game. Frustratingly for City boss Pep Guardiola, he did not pass a fitness test. Yet the Liverpool manager was prepared for all eventualities.
