Liverpool's Thiago & Fabinho could be fit for final

Published on: 27 May 2022

Fabinho (left) has not played since 10 May, while Thiago was injured in the final game of the league season on Sunday

Key Liverpool midfielders Thiago Alcantara and Fabinho could be fit for Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid at the Stade de France.

They have been named in the squad that flew to Paris on Friday.

Thiago was a major doubt after suffering an Achilles injury during the 3-1 Premier League win over Wolves on Sunday.

Fabinho, who had a thigh problem, has not played since 10 May.

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Both players have been crucial this season as Liverpool won the Carabao Cup and FA Cup and finished one point behind champions Manchester City in the league.

"The mood is very good, we're very excited about being here," said Reds boss Jurgen Klopp. "We're getting a feeling for the stadium and the location.

"It looks good for both Thiago and Fabinho. Fabinho has trained normally, Thiago trained with the team yesterday and will train today [Friday] and then we'll go from there."

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Klopp is not happy that organisers laid a new pitch at the Stade de France.

"Somebody thought it would be a good idea to bring a new pitch the day before the game," he said.

"Not the best news but we will do a normal session as planned.

"I saw the referees with their session. The ball drops normally.

"It's an interesting idea but didn't kill my mood. Both teams have the same circumstances so I'm fine with it."

Asked who the favourites to win are, Klopp said: "I don't know - I don't have an easy answer. If you look at the history of the clubs and the way Real Madrid celebrate those comebacks, then I would say it's them because of the experience.

"I want us to be on the same level in these kind of things. I want us to be completely ourselves in this game - if we are on the top of our game, we are difficult to play."

The Real Madrid squad, including Wales forward Gareth Bale, flew to France on Thursday. The Spanish side have no injury absentees.

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Source: bbc.com

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