Klopp’s secret weapon against Real Madrid: “Ferrari cars in the garage”

Jurgen Klopp paid tribute to his players after Liverpool’s 2-1 win away to Southampton on Tuesday night. Klopp made nine changes to the squad that started the FA Cup final on Saturday, with Liverpool clinching a narrow victory to take the Premier League title race to the final day of the season.

Klopp then said: “Actually, I’m very happy with the performance because it was a bit impressive, frankly. Wow, those boys. Like having Ferraris in the garage and then letting them go out and go straight away like that.”

He added, “Harvey [Elliott], I’m not sure when he last played; Curtis [Jones], without rhythm; [Takumi] Minamino, it’s a crime that he doesn’t play much. It’s really hard for the boys, but everything that’s happening this year is happening because of this group. It’s exceptional, and they showed it again tonight.”

Liverpool injury list before the Champions League final

Liverpool face a host of injury concerns ahead of the Champions League final against Real Madrid on May 28. Both Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk were knocked out in the FA Cup Final due to injury and did not play against Southampton.

However, both players are set to be fit for Liverpool’s final Premier League game against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Klopp has expressed hope that Fabinho will be ready for the final after suffering a hamstring injury in his latest victory over Aston Villa.

“He is progressing very well,” Klopp said of Fabinho. If there is a setback for them. In this case Klopp will borrow Ferrari from the garage, Henderson or Keita, Diego Jota and Matip would be their possible alternatives.

source: marca