Jurgen Klopp has revealed that key midfielders Thiago Alcantara and Fabinho are ready to face Real Madrid in the Champions League final.
The two regulars in the starting XI were both considered doubts after picking up injuries but have now trained as normal.
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Thiago looks set to leave after a calf injury
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Fabinho is one of the first names on Klopp’s team sheet, who can now be counted on on Saturday
The Liverpool boss said: “The mood is good, really excited. It’s looking good for Thiago and Fab.
“Thiago trained yesterday with the team and today. Fabinho trained normally. We will start from there.
Former Real Madrid player Fabinho hasn’t played since suffering a hamstring injury against Aston Villa on May 10 but now looks set to return to defensive midfield.
Meanwhile, Thiago, who was one of the Reds’ standout performers in their clash, hobbled against Wolves in their Premier League final.
It was later revealed that the Spain international had suffered a sprained calf, putting his place in the final in doubt, but Klopp revealed the good news in his pre-match press conference.
The news means big game specialist Divock Origi will be the only certain absentee for the Reds ahead of a move to AC Milan.
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Origi will no longer play for the Reds
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Alaba looks set to play too
Madrid also boast a near-fit squad, with defender David Alaba the only doubt after missing their LaLiga final, but he has since returned to training.
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