Jurgen Klopp will make a late decision over Roberto Firmino's involvement in Liverpool's crucial Premier League clash with Tottenham this weekend.
The Lowdown: Massive game at Anfield
The Reds are looking to return to the top of the table on Saturday evening, for the time being at least, as they welcome Spurs to Anfield for one of the biggest games of the season.
Antonio Conte's side are battling for a top-four finish with rivals Arsenal, so the eventual outcome on Merseyside could be enormous for both sides.
Firmino has been Liverpool's only injury absentee of late but a key update has now emerged regarding his fitness ahead of the match.
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The Latest: Late call on Firmino
Taking to Twitter, journalist James Pearce relayed Klopp's words on the Brazilian, saying he will decide whether or not to include him in the squad on the day:
"Klopp on Firmino: "He's back in training so now we have to make a decision. It might make more sense for him to just train through the weekend and then he'll be a big stop closer for Tuesday."
The Verdict: No need to risk him
There was a time when an injury to Firmino felt disastrous, with Klopp so reliant on him staying fit for long spells, along with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.
Liverpool have incredible attacking depth after signing Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz, however, so there is no need to rush back a potentially undercooked player.
Divock Origi is an option from the substitutes' bench, too, given his penchant for scoring important goals, so it would make more sense to allow Firmino to continue his recovery over the weekend, potentially featuring at Aston Villa on Tuesday night.
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