Liverpool have been handed a blow ahead of the Champions League final against Real Madrid on May 28.
The Reds will go up against the Spanish giants in Paris having secured their place in the final with victory over fellow LaLiga side Villarreal. But there is one seriously bad omen for Jurgen Klopp's side – after UEFA have Clement Turpin as the referee for the tie.
It comes as the Reds have issued an "optimistic" Fabinho injury update ahead of the game in Paris later this month. And Luis Diaz's mum has given a rare insight into life inside the Liverpool dressing room as she revealed what the former Porto star has said about the club following his January move.
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Diaz's mum gives dressing room insight
Luis Diaz's mum has said her son has told her all about Jurgen Klopp's "hugs" as she shared the winger's observations since joining the club.
The Colombian moved to Anfield in the January transfer window from Portuguese side Porto for a fee that could rise to £50million. And, speaking to a Colombian magazine, Diaz's mum has now revealed what the Reds ace has said since joining the club.
She says that her son is "maturing" under Jurgen Klopp's watchful eye, and that he's getting along with all of his teammates.
Fabinho injury update
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho appears to be facing a race to be fit for the Champions League final against Real Madrid at the end of the month.
The 28-year-old was forced off with what seemed to be a hamstring problem in the 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Tuesday night. But after being called up for Brazil's fixtures against South Korea, Japan and Argentina next month, national team fitness coach Fabio Mahseredjian has given an update on his situation.
And he says the Brazil national team are "optimistic" that Fabinho will play in Paris.
Champions League final omen
Liverpool have been dealt a bad omen ahead of the Champions League final after UEFA announced Clement Turpin will referee the fixture.
The Frenchman has refereed four Real Madrid games in his time – with Los Blancos running out the winners on every occasion. Although that may be a bad omen for the Reds, it's not all doom and gloom. Turpin has also taken charge of Liverpool twice before – a 1-1 draw against Spartak Moscow and a 2-0 win against RB Leipzig.
