Arthur MeloΒ is unlikely to make his Liverpool debut in the Merseyside derby with the club doubtful he will receive international clearance in time.
The Brazil international was formally announced as Liverpool's fourth signing of the window late on Thursday, joining on a season-long loan. Jurgen Klopp is delighted with Arthur's arrival, as it provides much-needed midfield options.
Klopp is waiting on the outcome of scan to determine how badly damaged Jordan Henderson's hamstring is but the manager confirmed his captain is certainly out of the clash with Everton and is expected to miss a number of weeks.
Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are also sidelined with a muscle issues and Arthur had landed on Merseyside fully prepared to be involved against Everton, as Liverpool look to secure their third win of the week following defeats of Bournemouth and Newcastle.
It now seems most likely that Arthur's first involvement as a Liverpool player will come against Napoli in the Champions League next Wednesday, by which point Thiago Alcantara is expected to be back in full training. Klopp is adamant that Arthur will be an important squad member.
Klopp said: 'Really happy about his transfer. Arthur, my information is it will not happen until tomorrow for international clearance so we all hope it will be fine for Napoli. Great, a really good footballer, we all know that, v exiting career already and still very young.
'He is coming in the best age. He brings rhythm really good passer safe on the ball and can bring rhythm, really good in tight areas so I like it a lot. Now it is like this, why can you loan a player like this? Because it didn't work out 100 percent at Juventus but I like it because the potential is still there. We play differently from Juventus.'
One man who will certainly be in the squad tomorrow is Darwin Nunez, who is available after serving a three-match suspension. Klopp believes the Uruguayan has benefitted from a short spell out of the team and has learned the error of his ways against Crystal Palace.
'He is really happy that he is not suspended because I gave him a slap on his neck as well, just that he doesn't forget!' said Klopp. 'His English didn't improve as much in these 10-15 days so I don't know exactly but he looks like it.
'He is in really good shape and we came through it in the last two games winning so we don't see that as a bad thing. We try to give him some extra input physically as well as tactically. He looks really settled, more than before.'
Muhdinstuy
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Then Fermino can be interchanging with Diaz
Voaabeims
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Kondelprsz
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Hope klopp dont start James milner
eefylyn
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we don't need Milner in defence thts why we bought Calvin Ramsey as a backup for Trent
For this game Ramsey is yet to be fit.
Vicdeiknop
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bring Trent in midfield and take Milner back to defence.
we don't need Milner in defence thts why we bought Calvin Ramsey as a backup for Trent
Kuubdimuy
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YNWA viva we will win tomorrow Inshaallah πββοΈπββοΈπ₯π₯πͺπͺπ£ππΎππΎπππ½
eefylyn
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bring Trent in midfield and take Milner back to defence.
Teucemtyz
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Well if ur an og Liverpool fan u'd know that Fabinho covers the fullbacks...
And leave no support for defenders?????? I've been watching all Liverpool games for long time now. You may think you are 'og' fan but clearly don't understand how they play. If fabinho goes and covers for Trent what will happen to midfield?
duhbilsty
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Everyone is putting this line up everywhere but it's suicide, how can you all be so stupid. We cannot "start" both Fabio and Elliot in midfield. Who will cover trent when he goes forward, we cannot play our usual game. Only way both can start is when we start one of them in attack.
Well if ur an og Liverpool fan u'd know that Fabinho covers the fullbacks...
Teucemtyz
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Well then that means the Kids have got big responsibilities tomorrow and I know they'll do just fine...
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Everyone is putting this line up everywhere but it's suicide, how can you all be so stupid. We cannot "start" both Fabio and Elliot in midfield. Who will cover trent when he goes forward, we cannot play our usual game. Only way both can start is when we start one of them in attack.
Teucemtyz
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Darwin still banned
Dumb
Woncelmu
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Ox and Naby are the best definition of having money work for you.. guys play for two matches and remain injured for four months even though being paid hugely
Mebacoy
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Sell the old horses in the mid field.Young blood are ready for LFC. Esp Fabio and Elliot πππ
Anwarrazali87
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Good luck with that klopp
Anwarrazali87
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Darwin still banned
Anwarrazali87
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Why in the blue hell did they loan him
Danabcor
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Hope carvalho, fabihno adn elliot will start
duhbilsty
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Well then that means the Kids have got big responsibilities tomorrow and I know they'll do just fine...
ruhlrstz
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we trust in u sir
Mfanomdala
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Good player
subcmnprs
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Good coach, he will improve
Kouabcmruy
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As long as Thiago is back in training I'm stress free, ynwa
nomcklpr
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Icon Klopp you are just too good sir π€©π
Gerrardourcaptain
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