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Liverpool star reveals frustration under Jurgen Klopp and talks January exit
SIMON MIGNOLET has admitted he's not happy on the Liverpool bench but has ruled out a January exit.
BRUTAL collision between Janssen and Mignolet
Mignolet has found himself playing second fiddle to Liverpool new-boy Loris Karius this season.
Karius was brought in over the summer from Jurgen Klopp's former club Mainz and has taken over as No 1.
And Mignolet has admitted he's not happy about it and will fight for his place in the starting XI.
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has admitted he's not happy on the bench
Simon Mignolet has fallen down the pecking order at Liverpool
“I’ve never been on the bench in my career!" Mignolet told Belgian broadcaster Limburg TV.
"I don’t want that and I won’t accept it either.
“I will keep fighting to return as the first-choice goalkeeper."
When asked about leaving Anfield, the Belgium international ruled out a potential January exit.
“It’s not right [to suggest leaving Liverpool] - that’s for the future," he added.
“I am fully focused on Liverpool.”
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet hs lost his place to Loris Karius
Mignolet has been Liverpool’s No 1 over the last three seasons but has not made a Premier League appearances since September - the 2-1 win over Chelsea.
His last game for the Reds was in the 2-1 EFL Cup victory over Tottenham last month.
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