Firmino better but still doubtful for PSG clash: Klopp

Sep 18, 2018 06:00 am

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said last night that striker Roberto Firmino's eye injury is not as serious as feared.

However, he added that it was too soon to know if the Brazilian would be clear to play in the Champions League clash with Paris St Germain tomorrow morning (Singapore time).

The Brazilian had to be substituted in the second half of his side's 2-1 English Premier League win at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday after clashing with the hand of Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen.

Klopp said: "We are obviously in close contact with him and it improved already - but in this moment I can't say if he will be available for (Tuesday)."

Should Firmino be unable to take his place at centre forward, then Daniel Sturridge is the most likely to replace him.

Klopp said that forwards Dominic Solanke and Divock Origi were both ruled out for the visit of Paris St Germain due to injuries picked up on Sunday playing for the club's Under-23 team. - REUTERS