Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hinted thathe could alter his side's formation for Saturday's game with Sunderland because of the continued absence of injured midfielder Adam Lallana, reportsThe Guardian.
Klopp, speaking ahead of the game on Friday, admitted the England international was an important member of his team, but that they did not have problems scoring goals with the player absent.
Lallana has missed games with Manchester United and former club Southampton so far this season - two games which the Reds drew 0-0.
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However, Klopp insisted thatLiverpool have more to them than just Lallana, saying:"Adam Lallana, as everybody knows well, is an important player but it is not about just him.
"The games against Man Utd and Southampton were completely different. You cannot compare. That is no reason for us. We don't know if we can bring the same formation. We have got a few guys who are struggling a little bit this week and we will have to make a few late decisions.�
Klopp also praised new signing Joel Matip and his contribution in central defence since joining the club - calling him "cool".
He added:"From the first moment when we thought about him and we knew his situation, we knew his readiness to change club and come to Liverpool and all that stuff, we were convinced we would do it. We didn't do it just because he didn't cost a transfer fee, not one second, that was only a nice plus.
"We are not surprised. We thought it would work and that is why you make transfers. All the rest is about the boy.
"He is very cool, really cool. He's not the most talkative person, I would say. That all helps. He is confident. In his first few weeks he said: ˜I think I can help the team' and that was confidence. That is what you need. The rest you need is quality and the help of your team."
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