Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said the team "need" Adam Lallana despite his recent lack of action.
So far in 2018-19, the England international has only started two games in the Premier League, with his most recent outing a 12-minute cameo in the 5-1 win over Arsenal in December. Given Liverpool spent big on midfield positions in the summer, some questions have been asked about whether Lallana has a future at Anfield.
But speaking about the player ahead of the Reds' clash with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday, Klopp said Lallana has a role to play, per James Pearce of the Liverpool Echo:
"I am still completely positive.