Liverpool News: Huge injury boost, defender wants move, Coutinho's transfer advice

Subotic (right) reportedly wants to join Liverpool, while Barcelona are keen on Coutinho

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Liverpool emerged from their 0-0 draw with Sion last night unscathed, manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed.

The Reds have suffered from a string of major injuries over recent weeks.

Star striker Daniel Sturridge has endured another setback on his road to recovery after damaging his hamstring in Liverpool's 2-0 loss at Newcastle last weekend.

Jordan Henderson is only just returning from foot surgery, while Philippe Coutinho has been out with a hamstring problem.

Both Joe Gomez and Danny Ings are out for the season in knee injuries.

Yesterday's Europa League dead rubber with Sion was feared as another opportunity to suffer further injuries ahead of the busy Christmas period.

But Klopp revealed no new problems arose from the clash.

"Nobody is injured and they were very focused and concentrated on the game, so everything is okay," he said.

"It was not the football we all know, our best football, but we also know that although it’s an outdoor sport, frozen ground is for other sports usually.”

Liverpool host West Brom on Sunday (4pm) and have games against Watford, Leicester and Sunderland lined up before the year is out.

 

In transfer news, Dortmund centre-back Neven Subotic reportedly wants to join Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.

According to German newspaper Bild, defender Subotic is unhappy at the Bundesliga club and will seek an exit in January.

It is thought Dortmund will accept a £15million bid for their 27-year-old defender, who has made just four appearances for the club all season.

“Neven is not happy [at Dortmund], and there are strong indications that he will say his farewells in January. Klopp wants to take him to Liverpool," Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc told Bild.

Brazilian defender Lucio says his former team-mate Philippe Coutinho should snub Barcelona's interest and stay at Liverpool.

Barca are known suitors of Liverpool's star winger and are expected to make a bid for him in January.

The Nou Camp club have been unable to complete transfers for a year after FIFA imposed an embargo on their deals.

They have cash reserves to burn this winter but World Cup winner Lucio, 37, told Sky Sports he hopes Coutinho won't be lured to the Liga.

"I think that is a personal decision for him [Barca move], but Barcelona have a lot of great players, but that can put a shade [sic] on his play," Lucio said.

"Liverpool is the right place for him to become the best. He has his space, and can play where he wants."