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Klopp could be forced to make an unwanted change at the back

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Matt Verri5 minutes ago

Virgil van Dijk is a doubt for Liverpool are they prepare to host Tottenham at Anfield this afternoon.

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The Dutchman has featured in 33 of Liverpool’s 35 Premier League matches so far this season, but has missed training this week and a late decision will be made on his fitness.

“Virgil wasn’t [training] the whole week yet, probably part of parts of team training today,” Klopp revealed at his pre-match press conference on Friday.

“So we have to see what we can do there.

Mohamed Salah could come back into the side at Anfield, with Klopp insisting any disagreement between the pair has now been resolved.

The Egyptian was dropped to the bench for the 2-2 draw with West Ham last weekend and clashed angrily with Klopp on the touchline as he was preparing to come on in the second-half.

While the Liverpool boss attempted to downplay the incident after the match, Salah declined to stop for an interview and said: “If I speak today there will be fire.”

Diogo Jota has not yet returned to training as he continues to battle a hip injury, but Conor Bradley is available again.

It is difficult to predict what Klopp does with his side in the final matches of the campaign, especially as Liverpool are now out of the title race.

Luis Diaz appears to be the only Liverpool forward who can be relatively confident of starting, with Salah and Darwin Nunez pushing to come back into the front three for the penultimate home match of Klopp’s reign.

Ibrahima Konate could get the nod to partner Virgil van Dijk at the back, while Dominik Szoboszlai will hope to replace Ryan Gravenberch in midfield.

Doubts: Van Dijk

Injuries: Jota, Matip, Thiago, Doak

Time and date: 4.30pm BST on Sunday May 5, 2024

Venue: Anfield

TV channel and live stream: Sky Sports

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