Your Liverpool morning digest for Saturday, May 6.
Jurgen Klopp responds to Alexis Mac Allister Liverpool transfer question
Jurgen Klopp has sidestepped questions about James Milner's future and Liverpool's reported interest in Alexis Mac Allister.
The ECHO understands that the Reds' long-serving vice-captain is set to leave the club at the end of his contract this summer, and is on the verge of joining Brighton & Hove Albion. Meanwhile, Seagulls midfielder Mac Allister could move the other way and is believed to be one of Liverpool's first-choice transfer targets ahead of revamping their midfield this summer.
Klopp was asked about about both players at his pre-match press conference ahead of facing Brentford. And he would hint that Milner is set to move on, without wanting to confirm the midfielder's decision when praising his vice-captain.
"No (nothing to say). Milly I can say, over the years and months that I had really good conversations with him," he said. "He knows how highly I value him. He's an incredible part of this team and I would have loved to have work together with him even longer.
"What exactly the outcome will be of his decision, I think Milly will say that at one point. I'm not sure if it happened already or not, I'm not really aware of that."
Theo Squires has the full story here.
Liverpool take Thiago Alcantara decision
Jurgen Klopp has revealed Liverpool have taken the decision for Thiago Alcantara to go under the knife in order to ensure his fitness for the start of pre-season.
Thiago won't play again this campaign due to an operation to cure a long-standing hip problem that kept him out for two months earlier this year. The 32-year-old. who has been limited to 28 outings this term, has been hampered by a succession of injuries since arriving at Anfield from Bayern Munich in September 2020.
And asked about the Spaniard's fitness on Friday, Klopp confirmed surgery now will mean Thiago is available for the beginning of pre-season preparations in early July.
Ian Doyle has the full story here.
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