Liverpool v Bayern Munich: Klopp gives hint to Brazil media about team selection change

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has spoken to the Brazilian media ahead of the Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.

The manager was interviewed by Esporte Interativo, and had a little to say about the problems he’s facing to pick the team who will face the German side.

Especially asked about the duo who will play in defence, Klopp has praised Fabinho, suggesting he’s likely to be alongside Joel Matip in that position.

“Yeah, of course, that’s something we have to think about it. When the other players are not fit, you always have to find solutions,” Jurgen Klopp told Esporte Interativo.

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“Fabinho played in that position, not together with Matip yet, but he played really well for us. He’s a fantastic footballer, a fantastic defender, helps us in build up of course, he’s good in one-one situations.”

“Lovren couldn’t train, we’re not 100% sure of how he’ll be tomorrow, we have to see. We have to train of course using Matip and Fabinho in the positions so they can get used to each other, and to the boys on the flank. It was for us good, if we could that, so hopefully it works tomorrow night.”

Liverpool are playing the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Bayern Munich at Anfield Road on Tuesday night.

After the interview with Klopp, Esporte Interativo reporter Fred Caldeira also reported there was ‘no sign’ of Roberto Firmino in the training session.