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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool in 'better situation' for Manchester United clash
JURGEN KLOPP says Liverpool are in a 'better situation' for tomorrow's Europa League clash with Manchester United than their last meeting.
Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool in better state than last Manchester United game
Klopp was forced to play a front line of James Milner, Roberto Firmino and Adam Lallana for the 1-0 Premier League defeat at Anfield in January.
The Reds manager now has the likes of Daniel Sturridge, Philippe Coutinho and Divock Origi available to him for the last 16 first-leg tie tomorrow night.
And now the German believes Liverpool are in a much better state this time around, but admits he is not sure who will be 100 per cent ready for the visit of their fierce rivals.
"This will be a completely different situation, that's for sure," said Klopp ahead of the United showdown. "I'm not sure who will be ready yet.
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"But we are in a better situation clearly. We have more available and can make changes when we want to.
"To us that now is our job - we have to use that situation in the moment because no-one knows how it will be next week, it's the best moment for us to play these important games."
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