Klopp has revealed the actual reason why Mohammed Salah and Diego Jota were benched against Rangers. In search of a victory, Liverpool faces Rangers in the Champions League without Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota.
When Glasgow Reds play Man City on Sunday, both forwards will be on the bench.
WHAT OCCURED? With the World Cup approaching, it is crucial for a number of teams in Europe to utilize their squad depth. Even Jurgen Klopp, who has a history of sticking with the same players, has decided to change things up ahead of a crucial Premier League match this weekend.
Speaking ahead of Liverpool’s game at Ibrox, he told BT Sport: “It’s not about having an eye on Sunday. We have to realise we are in the middle of a very busy period. Diogo was not planned [to miss out], that’s why yesterday he was in the press conference.
“Then you get a call from the medical department and ‘maybe he can play but not too long’, oh great. Then we had to get someone else in who can play 90 minutes, that’s why he’s on the bench and is available.
Even if Rangers are viewed as weaker competition, Klopp’ running a risk by leaving Salah out of the starting lineup. Despite not being in their best shape, Liverpool still trail Napoli in Group A by six points going into the match in Glasgow.
