"We have a couple of options" - Jurgen Klopp names 2 players who can replace injured Liverpool star against Nottingham Forest
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has named James Milner and Joe Gomez as potential replacements for injured right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The 23-year-old full-back has been ruled out for weeks after picking up a hamstring injury earlier this week. He is out for the game against Nottingham Forest in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.
Despite missing his key first-team player Jurgen Klopp is still upbeat about the situation. The German tactician trusts the likes of James Milner, who has been ever-reliable whenever called upon.
Speaking to the press (via Rousing the Kop) ahead of their FA Cup tie against Forest, Jurgen Klopp said:
“We will see how it will take. Of course to replace Trent is difficult but possible. We have Milly (Milner) when he’s not ill anymore, we have Joe [Gomez]. Theoretically we can change systems as well, these kind of things, so we have a couple of options.”
He added:
“If you have a look in the past when Milly has to step in, he did incredibly well. Incredibly well. He just has to be available and then that’s fine.”
Klopp on Trent absence: "We will see how it will take. To replace him is difficult but possible. We have Milner, Gomez, these kind of things. Trent is so influential but Milner has done incredibly well in the past. We'll see how Milly is for Sunday. Maybe a young solution?"
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been one of Liverpool's most important players this season. The right-back has contributed two goals and 17 assists this season for the Reds across all competitions. He is also currently leading the assists chart in the Premier League.
However, Liverpool have enough quality to replace Alexander-Arnold in their game against Nottingham Forest. James Milner is one of the most versatile players in the entire squad, while Joe Gomez is an adequate right-back. Klopp has also played youngster Conor Bradley in various instances this season in the domestic cups.
This is Liverpool's first FA Cup quarterfinal under the management of Jurgen Klopp. The Reds have a chance to lift their second domestic cup of the season after winning the Carabao Cup last month.
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