Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp receives bad news ahead of Man City clash
LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp has been dealt a blow ahead of his side’s title clash with Manchester City, as it has been revealed that Kevin De Bruyne could feature.
[De Bruyne] trained today. Tomorrow we need to have another check in the morning, but he's much better.
Pep Guardiola
The Belgian midfielder scored eight goals last season, registered 18 assists and epitomised the fluid, attacking machine which Guardiola sculpted in his second season in charge.
De Bruyne suffered a torn knee ligament in August, however, sustained during a “freak incident” in training.
The 27-year-old returned in mid-October but suffered another knee ligament injury during a Carabao Cup appearance.
He recovered from that to make a substitute appearance on December 22 in the loss to Palace and played 70 minutes against Leicester, but did not even travel to Southampton last time out due to a muscle injury.
Kevin De Bruyne is wildely considered one of the league's best players (Image: Getty)
Ahead of the Liverpool clash, Guardiola revealed at his Wednesday press conference that the genial playmaker has been training.
"He trained today. Tomorrow we need to have another check in the morning, but he's much better,” said the Spanish coach.
When posed with the prospect of preparing for the league’s most creative player, Klopp said: “Kevin De Bruyne is a fabulous player.
“Missing a player like him is a massive blow. He is very influential. He is a world class player. I expected he is back.
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has not lost in his last four meetings against Pep Guaridola (Image: PA)