Liverpool injury update as Jurgen Klopp drops a big selection hint ahead of Inter Milan game

Jurgen Klopp has been speaking to the media ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League last-16 first-leg clash against Inter Milan.

Here are the key talking points from the Reds boss’ press conference.

No new absences

Training footage earlier this afternoon showed that every member of the Liverpool squad was involved.

Klopp confirmed that will be the case for the trip to Milan.

Jordan Henderson suffered a bang on his knee in the 1-0 win over Burnley on Sunday but is fine.

Klopp said: “Hendo is fine. He got a knock on his knee. Today was the second day of recovery for him and a lot of players, so it was not the longest session for him.

“Apart from that, there are no issues really. The knee in the game was definitely not comfortable, it was a proper wound, it looks like lips and should not be there. Apart from that, he is fine.”

Selection hint

With everyone available, Klopp suggested that he’ll make changes from Burnley as he will need ‘fresh legs’ in his starting XI.

“It’s a good situation to have but I don’t know how often I have to say that. It’s how we play not who is playing,” said the Liverpool boss.

“It helps we have options and solutions for problems and situations. That’s what we try to use. We need fresh legs and have the chance to change five times in a game. That’s a massive boost for football in general in a really tough period of the year.

“It’s good to have the boys around and the boys have to deal with it.

“I cannot always play the same line-up because we just won the last game. We never had it before and it’s pretty exciting.”

Inter challenge

Inter are currently the reigning Serie A champions and sit second this season.

Klopp knows Liverpool are in for a big test against the team he rates the best in Italy.

He said: “It’s massive between Burnley and Inter in some parts and some parts not so much as it’s still a football game.

“I’m pretty sure it won’t be as windy or rainy as it was at Burnley. Inter are a top-class team with top-class players, no disrespect to the others but probably the best team in Italy. They look rock-solid, have creativity, very well drilled.

“They are a top-class team and we needed a top-class performance to even have a chance.”

Away goals scrapped 

UEFA made the decision to scrap the away-goal rule in the knockout stages of the Champions League this season.

Klopp insists he’s not bothered as Liverpool always go for the victory in games.

He said: “We can say more about that after the two games but I can’t remember going somewhere and thinking a goal would be great.

“We go there to get a result. I don’t know what a good result would be at the moment - a win would be great, maybe a draw. We have to play the game,

“I liked the rule even as a supporter. I don’t know why they scrapped it but it’s not a massive impact on how we play.

“We try to play our best game and to win it. That’s really difficult.”