Klopp backs squad players

Jurgen Klopp has backed Liverpool’s squad to perform in the season’s run-in and says his fringe players have a vital part to play.

The German boss is likely to need to utilise every resource available to him after losing a senior player to injury for the third successive week.

Captain Jordan Henderson and Emre Can were both ruled out for at least a month apiece in successive matches, while in-form striker Divock Origi has joined them on the sidelines as he was being carried off on a stretcher after scoring the opener in the 4-0 demolition of Everton.

With Christian Benteke only just recovering from a hamstring problem and Danny Ings ruled out for the season after a knee operation Klopp currently has Daniel Sturridge as his only fit striker.

Klopp’s side have played 55 matches already this season with at least seven more to come – eight if they reach the Europa League final – and have been so badly affected by injuries along the …

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