Klopp provides injury update on Emre Can and Adam Lallana

Shai Khullar
28th April 2018
Liverpool FC

will be hoping to make his return from injury in Liverpool's final game of the season against Brighton.

The midfielder sustained a hamstring issue after coming on as a substitute against Crystal Palace last month and has not featured since for the Reds.

The England travelled to South Africa recently to continue his ongoing rehabilitation – and is hopeful that he could play some minutes before the end of the campaign.

“Adam is here doing his fitness work. He's not injured anymore but he's not fit yet. We hope still that one or two games might be possible for him. We will see,” said the boss.

“There is no chance for the weekend, no chance for Wednesday and then it could be difficult [for ]. Maybe possible for Brighton for Adam. We have to see.”

The manager also delivered an update on Emre Can, who suffered a back injury during the first half of Liverpool's 5-2 over on March 17.

Klopp said: “Emre is a little bit further . His rehab is improving a lot. It is much better, but it is quite close to the end of the season.

“I haven't closed any doors on both of them. There is still a possibility.”

Liverpool see their current midfield options running thin, with ruled out for the rest of the season after sustaining knee ligament damage during midweek's 5-2 semi-final win over Roma.

The Reds are heavily reliant on , and if they are to secure top-four qualification for next season and progress to the final of the Champions League.

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