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Charlotte Coates

Jurgen Klopp transfer hint as Liverpool boss could name shock Chelsea starter

Your Liverpool evening headlines for Thursday, January 19.

Jurgen Klopp transfer hint shows Liverpool have finally listened to Sir Alex Ferguson warning

Liverpool have suffered their fair share of ‘new lows’ so far this season as their disappointing campaign goes from bad to worst.

The 4-1 loss to Napoli back in September, a 1-0 defeat away to struggling Nottingham Forest in October followed up by Leeds clinching a last-minute win at Anfield to inflict a first home league defeat on the Reds in front of fans since April 2017, and the 3-1 loss away at Brentford in Liverpool’s first outing of 2023 were all shambolic occasions. Yet last weekend’s dismal 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion was by far the worst.

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“I can’t remember a worse game,” Jurgen Klopp told reporters after the final whistle on the South Coast. “I honestly can’t and I mean all (my career) not only Liverpool and that’s my responsibility.

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Jurgen Klopp could name surprise Chelsea starter as 'top' Liverpool option makes case

Jurgen Klopp got straight to the point when asked to describe James Milner's performance in Tuesday's FA Cup third round replay win at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

"Top," came the response. "I think the oldest and the youngest were really exceptional."

While the display of 18-year-old Stefan Bajcetic rightly earned praise after the hard-earned 1-0 win at Molineux, the contribution of Milner did not pass unnoticed.

And with Klopp having indicated those who produced against Wolves have put themselves in contention for Saturday's lunchtime Premier League showdown with Chelsea, it leaves the Reds boss with, if not a headache, then certainly a matter that will require considerable thought at right-back.

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