He will be missing on Wednesday evening during the Merseyside Derby between his club Liverpool and city rivals Everton because he could become a father at any moment, coach Jürgen Klopp explained before the match. will appear at the kick-off at Goodison Park, Ryan Gravenberch, on the other hand, will take a seat on the bench.
Before the match, the German coach, who, according to the latest reports, will be succeeded by Feyenoord coach Arne Slot, will appear in front of the Sky Sports cameras. “Diogo Jota is injured and Cody Gakpo probably has the best possible excuse!” says Klopp.
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“The timing is not great, but the most important thing is that they are expecting their baby right now, maybe right now!”, continues the trainer who will leave next summer after nine years at The Reds. He also has all the players at his disposal who defeated Fulham (3-1) last weekend.
With a victory over fellow city rivals, Everton will be back in points next to leader Arsenal, which defeated Chelsea yesterday (Tuesday) (5-0). The number three, defending champion Manchester City, will play the away game at Brighton & Hove Albion tomorrow (Thursday). Pep Guardiola’s team played two games less than both competitors for the national title at that time and has so far lost the fewest of the three.
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