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Sam Carroll

Jurgen Klopp welcomes back Mohamed Salah and opens up on 'annoying' Joel Matip setback

Jurgen Klopp is unconcerned by injuries sustained by Joel Matip and Trent Alexander-Arnold that have ruled them out of the Champions League trip to Genk.

Both defenders featured in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester United but have not travelled to Belgium.

Mohamed Salah, on the other hand, returns despite missing the game at Old Trafford.

“Trent is ill and Joel is not ready," Klopp told the club's official website.

“It is just a little thing which usually settles in the two weeks [Matip] had; it did, but then it came up after the United game and so now we just have to make sure this time it settles finally, that’s all.

"It is not a massive injury, it’s just a bit annoying for him and he cannot [face Genk].

“Trent got ill overnight; hopefully he can recover quickly, but for tomorrow there was no chance.”

On Salah, the Liverpool manager added: “It’s absolutely good to have him back,” Klopp continued. “The squad is cool, it’s a good squad, everything is OK, but that’s all.”

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