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Jurgen Klopp not worried about Salah's fitness ahead of visit of Napoli


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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he has no concerns about Mohamed Salah's fitness ahead of their Champions League clash with Napoli.

The Egyptian was an unused substitute in their 2-1 Premier League win at Crystal Palace on Saturday after he missed training with an ankle problem.

"Mo Salah looks really good," the Reds' boss said at today's press conference. "I'm not worried about it."

Defender Joel Matip will definitely miss the meeting with Carlo Ancelotti's side as he continues to nurse a knee injury:

"Joel is improving but is some time away. There will be a scan this week and then we will see how it is."

'Pool defender Andy Robinson has played down concerns over his ankle issue:

"It's been better, just a bit stiff after matches and something I can manage with. I feel fresh and hopefully that continues.

"I get paid to play games and train and we're all the same, we don't want to miss training sessions and games. It's all about managing. We all want to play games but sometimes it's not possible and someone has to step in and tell you otherwise.

"Sitting up in the stands is no good for me and my heart."

Victory over Carlo Ancelotti's side tomorrow will ensure the Merseysiders finish top of Group E with a game to spare but Klopp insists his team cannot afford to look past tomorrow night's opponents.

"The biggest mistake we could make is that we have won it already and what would happen if we win it," Klopp added.

"These things are not in our mind. Of course we try to win the game, it would be massive for us after the start we had. Napoli are a dangerous opponent.

"There are two weeks between tomorrow night and the Salzburg game (final match of the group) and we have three games in between. Why should I think about the Salzburg game now?"


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