Klopp unsure if Jota, Firmino will play League Cup final against Chelsea

Firmino and Jota picked up muscle and ankle injuries respectively during Liverpool's 2-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan last week.

Published : Feb 21, 2022 22:29 IST

The pair missed the 3-1 Premier League win at home over Norwich City at the weekend.
The pair missed the 3-1 Premier League win at home over Norwich City at the weekend.
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The pair missed the 3-1 Premier League win at home over Norwich City at the weekend.

Liverpool is 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.

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 the 3-1 Premier League win at home over Norwich City at the weekend.

"Yes, it's too early," Klopp told the club website when asked about their availability.

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"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 hosts Leeds United in the league on Wednesday before Sunday's trip to London.

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