Jurgen Klopp reacts to injury blow ahead of FA Cup trip to Old Trafford

Liverpool can now turn their attention to Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United after earning a 6-1 win over Sparta Prague on Thursday night.

Jurgen Klopp’s side could not come away from the win without an injury blow, with one midfielder forced off through injury.

The German confirmed that Liverpool youngster Bobby Clark was forced off with an ankle issue, which could rule him out of Sunday’s game. He had scored his maiden goal for the club – on top of an assist for Mo Salah’s 20th goal of the season.

Clark, 19, injury comes at a time when Liverpool has already lost several midfielders due to injury. They include Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones, Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic with all players absent.

Speaking to reporters at his post-match press conference, Klopp said (via Liverpool World): “The plan was to take Mo off when we brought Mateusz on but then Bobby sat in front of me and it was clear that we could not do that now and Mo is still experienced enough that he recovered enough. I told him not to defend.

“He is the only one we worry [about] a little bit. I hope it’s nothing. He sat there and said he felt something so we had to take him off. Besides that, everyone else will be fine.”

Klopp also gave an interview to TNT Sports, adding: “He is the one I am worried a bit about, we wanted to take off Mo but Bobby sits on the ground and says he feels something in the ankle. Hopefully, it is nothing. The steps the boy made though, pfff.”

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