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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says goalkeeper Alisson has returned to training and could play Fulham on Sunday, live Sky sports, but admits that there are doubts about the suitability of Diogo Jota.
Alisson has missed the last three games after suffering a hamstring injury against Brighton on November 28, and academy graduate Caoimhin Kelleher substituted in his absence.
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The Brazilian international returned to training on Friday and could appear at Craven Cottage if he passes a fitness test.
“Alisson will train today. If he trains and everything is fine, then he can play,” Klopp said at his pre-game press conference.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is also in contention after returning to training, but Klopp says he will not rush the English international back after a long-term knee injury.
“Oxlade is in normal training, (she’s been) doing parts of the training for a week or so,” Klopp said.
“Now he is in training and we will see. The situation probably demands to involve him as soon as possible, but I don’t know if the weekend is already that moment.”
Jurgen Klopp says Diogo Jota has taken a ‘hit’ against Midtjylland in the Champions League
“We can’t and will not rush it, but when you have enough time in normal team training then of course it will become an option right away. It’s good, absolutely good.”
Klopp also confirmed that Jota took a hit in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Midtjylland in the Champions League and is a doubt for the trip to Fulham, as is defender Kostas Tsimikas.
“We had some issues, I would say, but we have to see. The diagnosis is not finally made,” Klopp said.
“Kostas, we have to see. Diogo took a hit too, that’s from the game I think.”
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Klopp says his team must focus on Saturday’s game in Fulham before they can think of Wednesday’s decisive game against league leaders Tottenham at Anfield.
Liverpool will face Premier League leaders Tottenham at Anfield on Wednesday, three days after the trip to Fulham, but Klopp insists his team is not overlooking Sunday’s opponents.
“None of our players will think of Tottenham when we are in Fulham,” Klopp said.
“The situation is like this, at the top of the table, practically everywhere on the table, there is not much distance between them. We know, I don’t have to constantly tell the guys.
“Fulham is a team that plays football very well and the performances they have shown were not all rewarded with results.”
“But the fight to stay in the league is also close, so every point matters and they will go for it. If you let them play, they will play.”
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