Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho will not return from an ankle injury in time to face Manchester City on New Year’s Eve, boss Jurgen Klopp has confirmed.
The Brazil playmaker, 24, has missed six recreations with a harm grabbed in November's win over Sunderland.
"The City amusement is too soon and I'm almost certain the Sunderland coordinate on Monday is too soon as well," Klopp said.
The Reds chief additionally affirmed that guard Joel Matip will miss the City amusement with a lower leg damage.
The title rivals meet at Anfield on Saturday (17:30 GMT), with second-put Liverpool one point above City in the Premier League.
Klopp said:
"We cherish playing the best and they are ready of one of the best groups on the planet.
"This is a defining moment for both groups. Six clubs battle for four or one positions. Every diversion is somewhat of a last. In the event that I wasn't perched on the seat, I would purchase a ticket for the amusement 100%."
Klopp was gotten some information about the reality he has not been to Etihad Stadium to watch City. "I can see preferable from home rather over continually going to bat for selfies in the ground," said the German.
He additionally commended City supervisor Pep Guardiola, his previous Bundesliga administrative opponent.
"Our groups are totally unique in relation to when Dortmund and Bayern played each other," he proceeded.
"We know everything about how Pep played with Bayern yet that is not imperative any more since it is diverse players and distinctive frameworks. He was practically impeccable with Barcelona. He had a major impact with Bayern and changed their style totally.
"He is an extraordinary manager, 100%."
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