English League Cup Final: Liverpool are still waiting to see if forwards Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota will return from injury for Sunday’s League Cup final against Chelsea
at Wembley, manager Juergen Klopp said on Monday. Follow English League Cup Final updates on Insidesport.IN
Firmino and Jota picked up muscle and ankle injuries respectively during Liverpool’s 2-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan last week. The pair missed their 3-1 Premier League win at home over Norwich City at the weekend.
English League Cup Final: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp unsure about the availability of Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino ahead of big clash against Chelsea
“Yes, it’s too early,” Klopp told the club website when asked about their availability.
“I don’t even know if it will be a late decision or not… I saw them both today, they both look great – but those two always look great.
“We have to see how the specific issues develop but we obviously will try everything.”
Liverpool host Leeds United in the league on Wednesday before Sunday’s trip to London.
English League Cup Final: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp unsure about the availability of Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino ahead of big clash against Chelsea