Here is your Liverpool morning digest for Saturday, May 28.
Jurgen Klopp addresses Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich rumours
Jurgen Klopp has refused to rule out a Liverpool exit for Sadio Mane this summer, but said he "couldn't care less" about transfer speculation ahead of Saturday's Champions League final.
Mane, who enters the final year of his contract next month, has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich of late with reports in Germany intensifying this week ahead of the showdown with Real Madrid.
The player himself indicated this week that he would reveal his next move after that game with los Blancos at the Stade de France in Paris, saying: "Come back to me on Saturday and I will give you the best answer you want to hear, for sure. It’s special."
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Speaking in his pre-match press conference to preview the European Cup showpiece, Klopp hinted that a move could yet be on the cards for Mane, despite the club's hope of speaking to his representatives at the end of the campaign over renewed terms.
"Sadio is in the shape of life, he has been a joy to watch," said Klopp. "Football has asked a lot of him this season. He has been incredibly successful with Senegal
"On the Bayern Munich rumours, I couldn't care less at the moment. Sadio is focused. We have no concerns, it is completely normal. He knows how important this game is. It is not the first time before a big game that Bayern Munich rumours have come up.
"This is the wrong moment to speak about that. Wherever Sadio will play next year, he will be a big player."
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What happened in Liverpool training as Thiago prompts intrigue
Liverpool will aim to become European champions for the seventh time when they step out for the Champions League final on Saturday.
The Reds arrived in Paris on Friday ahead of taking on Real Madrid in the showpiece at the Stade de France. Jurgen Klopp put his players through their paces at the stadium later in the afternoon for an open training session.
But what could be gleaned from the session?
Thiago intrigue
Fears over the availability of Thiago Alcantara after he wasn't spotted during Wednesday's open training session at Kirkby were allayed somewhat by a positive update from Klopp shortly afterwards.
And with the Spanish midfielder having been among the squad that flew to France on Friday, it was reassuring to see him taking full part in the session at the stadium, moving freely and pinging crossfield passes during an exchange with Luis Diaz.
Thiago walked away from the session a few minutes early after some words with the physio team. Thankfully, he was back on the pitch moments later.
Salah spared
Liverpool spent time towards the end of the session taking part in a crossbar challenge. Most of the attempt were reasonable enough if unsuccessful, with only a few players - including Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita - striking the woodwork.
However, Mohamed Salah drew howls of laughter and derision with a mishit effort that barely left the turf before floating into the goal.
But the Egyptian was spared the very next kick by Kostas Tsimikas, who almost put his effort into orbit. That's what friends are for, after all.
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