Andy Lonergan set to join Liverpool on short-term contract

The Reds’ No.1 is set to be out of action for ‘the next few weeks’ due to the issue he picked up during the first half of last Friday’s 4-1 win over Norwich City.

Adrian will step up to be first-choice goalkeeper in Alisson’s absence, and Klopp has confirmed that Lonergan - who was part of Liverpool’s squad during pre-season and has continued training at Melwood - is set to sign a short-term contract with the club.

Lonergan is also likely to be on the bench for Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup tie with Chelsea in Istanbul.

“The situation was even more difficult a few weeks ago because of injuries, but Caoimhin Kelleher is now in his final steps for being completely back,” the manager told…