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Jurgen Klopp returns against Shrewsbury after Covid absence

Liverpool will have Jurgen Klopp back on the touchline for Sunday's FA Cup third round tie against Shrewsbury following a Covid outbreak that has led to a loan player being recalled to fill numbers.

Klopp, who has been isolating and missed the Premier League match against Chelsea last weekend after having to isolate, has had only mild symptoms and will return to Anfield providing he passes further tests.

‘We hope Jurgen will be back. Of course,’ said assistant-manager Peter Krawietz on Saturday. ‘He is well so far, he feels fine.