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Kathryn Batte

Roy Hodgson doubts Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool injuries and confirms Crystal Palace squad

Roy Hodgson has given his own take on Liverpool's injuries to Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah.

Ankle problems have put both at risk of missing tomorrow's match at Selhurst Park, with Robertson withdrawing from the Scotland squad for their final European qualifiers.

However, Hodgson is expecting both players to be fit despite Jurgen Klopp 's caution.

"I'll believe it when I see it," said the Palace manager.

"We are counting on them playing, so until I see the team sheet and they are not playing...

"I am presuming that Jurgen Klopp will be able to pick his strongest team if not forced upon him through injury."

Hodgson also confirmed that the Eagles will be at full strength themselves. 

He said: "They are all fit, we were concerned about Wilfried Zaha but his foot has improved and we think he will be fit for tomorrow.

"We have a full squad to choose from which is incredible."

But the former Liverpool boss admitted his side will have to be at their best if they are to stop Liverpool's attacking threat.

Hodgson said: "We have to restrict the space their front three are good at using.

"We have to defend the wide areas. We have to make sure our defending around the penalty box is very good.

"They are a very energetic team, a high pressing culture that when the ball is lost they work very hard to win it back and we need to have composure to free ourselves from our pressure."

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