Klopp teases media over right-back dilemma: ‘I have no clue’

Joe Williams

Jurgen Klopp insists that everybody will “have to wait” until Wednesday to find out who will play at right-back for Liverpool.

The Reds host Leicester City in the Premier League as they aim to keep up the pace at the summit of the league.

However, Klopp has a number of injury worries ahead of the fixture after Fabinho limped out of their match against Crystal Palace and Trent Alexander-Arnold (knee) will be out.

“You will have to wait until tomorrow,” Klopp told reporters. “We will play with a right back. Or maybe a wing-back. Ooooooooh!!! I have no clue what we are doing tomorrow to be honest.”

On Van Dijk, who missed training on Friday through illness, Klopp added: “Virgil was a bit ill but he should train today and then we will see. Gini trained, Fabinho will train today. Trent getting closer and closer but not available.”

On the challenge of playing Leicester, Klopp continued: “They like playing against the top sides – a massive threat. We expect a very dangerous opponent. They have a really good team, very talented, Vardy one of the best strikers in the league.”