Friday's LFC headlines: Klopp, training, Everton and 'Bobby'
It was another busy day at Liverpool FC on Friday as Jürgen Klopp held his pre-Everton press conference and the squad trained at Melwood.
Here is a summary of the key events at the club…
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The manager provided a cautiously optimistic injury update at his media briefing in the early afternoon, giving the latest on the chances of Daniel Sturridge, Emre Can and Joel Matip featuring on Monday night.
Meanwhile, Klopp confirmed that Simon Mignolet will retain his place in the Liverpool goal for the trip to Goodison Park, having impressed in achieving a clean sheet against Middlesbrough.
Roberto Firmino wasn’t on the scoresheet at the Riverside Stadium but the Brazilian has become used to hearing fans chant ‘Bobby Firmino!’ in recognition of his efforts across 2016.
Behind the scenes at Melwood...
Our photographers were at the Reds’ training session on Friday evening to provide a gallery of the preparations for Klopp’s maiden trip to Goodison Park.
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Whet your derby appetite…
We have chosen 10 of our favourite Merseyside derbies at Goodison Park in the Premier League era – featured in the free countdown clip for registered users below.
Academy visit to Alder Hey...
Neil Critchley and his U18s squad made a festive visit to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in West Derby on Thursday afternoon, spreading Christmas cheer among the patients and parents.
See our photo gallery below.
Friendly win for U23s...
Sheyi Ojo continued his promising run of form as he builds up fitness by scoring twice in a 5-1 victory for the U23s over Hangzhou Greentown in an Academy friendly in the evening.
On the LFC World roadshow…
We have been speaking to former Reds midfielder Vladimir Smicer, who is out in Kuala Lumpur with Patrik Berger, Robbie Fowler and Bruce Grobbelaar for the special fan event.
The Czech discussed the key ingredient, in his opinion, to being triumphant in a derby clash.
Quote of the day…
“It’s the game for us and we have to respect this and we will, no problem. Football is not the most important thing in the world, but on Monday night I’d say for 90 minutes in and around Liverpool, probably it is. So let’s do our best.”
Klopp on the derby
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Coming up on Liverpoolfc.com this weekend…
We have a host of interviews to bring you on Saturday and Sunday as build-up to Monday’s game continues, including: Georginio Wijnaldum, Lucas Leiva, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Roy Evans.
There will also be an exclusive chat with Joe Gomez on his long road to recovery, more derby-themed videos and coverage of the Reds in FA Youth Cup action.