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Klopp on Fabinho debut, team selection and injury niggles

The Brazilian joined the Reds from AS Monaco in late May, but has so far only made one substitute appearance in 2018-19.

However, Fabinho has been named in the starting XI for this evening’s Carabao Cup tie with Chelsea at Anfield – and Klopp is optimistic he’ll showcase his talents in midfield alongside James Milner and Naby Keita.

Asked what he was looking to see from the No.3 this evening, the manager replied: “A good game would be cool! I can imagine the eyes are now on him pretty much after the transfer in the summer and he didn’t play so far, but as normal as he can [play] would be the best way.