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Jurgen Klopp admits it is 'not possible' for Liverpool to play on if more players fall ill... as he confirms Thiago Alcantara has tested positive for Covid and James Milner reveals players are struggling as much as fans with crisis

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has warned that his side could be forced to pull out of games if more members of his Covid-hit squad test positive for the virus.

Reds manager Klopp confirmed ahead of kick-off before his side's match at Tottenham on Sunday that Thiago Alcantara has become the fourth player in his squad to catch Covid, joining Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho and Curtis Jones on the sidelines.

Klopp, who has called for all players to be vaccinated, told Sky Sports: 'I am happy to play but the situation is really strange.