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Jurgen Klopp Says Liverpool 'Need' Adam Lallana, Dismisses Exit Rumours

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.