Liverpool need to tailor injury-prone striker Daniel Sturridge’s rehabilitation process after his latest injury setback to try and keep him fit for what remains of the season, manager Juergen Klopp has said.
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However, Lucio says the attacker must turn down Camp Nou and remain on Merseyside, and expects Coutinho to prosper further under Klopp’s tutelage.
“It was good for the rhythm but easy games you can not use, you only have your result, and this was a hard game”.
“I am really satisfied, no-one is injured and they were very focused and concentrated on the game”, the former Borussia Dortmund manager added.
Although the game had a period towards the end of the first half where both teams showed attacking intent and a real desire to earn the three points, the entertainment levels were less than satisfactory for much of the 90 minutes.
The game became stretched and Reto Ziegler’s tried his luck from range but his volley failed to test Simon Mignolet in the visitors’ goal.
“My family got to know his family, and gave all our support, and we helped him achieve what he has with that support”. When you play away from home in the Europa League, first of all you have to do the ugly bits.
There is little time for respite for Klopp and his men – after arriving back in Liverpool the club must now prepare for Sunday’s visit from West Brom.
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It was a solid performance from him, as he put in an impressive display in the left-back position, proving to be a threat throughout to Sion’s defence whenever he got forward.
