How will Liverpool line up vs Napoli? Jurgen Klopp must make Champions League changes

David Lynch16 September 2019

Andy Robertson will need to pass a late fitness test if he is to feature for Liverpool when they begin their Champions League group-stage campaign at Napoli.

The Scot sustained a knock during the Reds’ weekend win over Newcastle United - a blow that forced him to miss Monday’s training session at Melwood.

He did, however, fly out to Italy along with his teammates after that session, meaning he remains in contention to start at Stadio San Paolo.

On the defender’s fitness, Jurgen Klopp told the club’s official website: “Robbo didn’t train today and we have to see.

“It is not a major thing, it was more precautionary today, but it is not 100 per cent sure [he will be available].

“We will have to test it tomorrow and then we will see.”

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One man who is sure to miss tomorrow’s fixture is Divock Origi.

The Belgian forward was withdrawn in the early stages of Saturday’s game after injuring his ankle, and is now facing a short spell on the sidelines.

“The update on Div is that it is not too serious,” Klopp said.

“We expect him [to be out for] between one and two weeks, but it depends a little bit on when he can deal with the pain.

“It is nothing really; it’s a feeling, but it should be fine.”

Origi was replaced by Roberto Firmino after just 37 minutes at Anfield on Saturday
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Liverpool’s only other injury concerns are Naby Keita (adductor), who is set to return to training later this week, and Alisson Becker (calf) who will be out until after the next international break.

Predicted XI: Adrian, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Mane, Salah, Firmino.

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