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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits it was a 'surprise' to see Mateo Kovacic in Chelsea's starting XI for Saturday's FA Cup final.

Tuchel was more positive about the player's fitness and chances of featuring in his pre-match press conference on Friday.



Speaking to ITV ahead of kick-off at Wembley, Klopp admitted he didn't think Kovacic would recover in time for the final.



More: Chelsea FC The two finalists met in the Carabao Cup showpiece earlier this year, with Liverpool winning on penalties.



Chelsea have lost their last two FA Cup finals - against Leicester City and Arsenal - and will be looking to end that run of defeats on Saturday.

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