Jurgen Klopp has selected pretty much a first-choice lineup as Liverpool travel to face Brighton in the Premier League.
Roberto Firmino is back and available after his recent injury and he is named on the bench alongside Diogo Jota, as Luis Diaz gets the nod to start.
Speaking ahead of Saturday’s trip, Klopp revealed that the injury situation is a positive one at the club, but he hinted there may be some positive Covid cases in the squad that could impact selection.
“We had a few little things but so far nobody is out of training,” Klopp said.
“We have on top of that, how everywhere, COVID is not over, so these kind of things we have as well – or had. We will see how that’s going on.
“We try absolutely everything to avoid this but it’s obviously not really possible. Players or staff who had it now have absolutely no symptoms, that’s good but they cannot be involved. We will see.
“They come later today, so we train a bit later, they’re not here yet. And so far I didn’t get any news. Injury-wise, I think they all should be ready.”
However, there is no sign of that in his selection.
Ibrahima Konate misses out on the squad again soJoel Matip keeps his place in defence, while Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita start in midfield alongside Fabinho.
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Keita, Henderson, Mane, Salah, Diaz
Subs: Kelleher, Thiago, Milner, Firmino, Gomez, Jones, Jota, Tsimikas, Elliott
Date and time: 12.30pm, Saturday 12 March 2022
Venue: Amex Stadium
