Jurgen Klopp’s hopes of enjoying a dream start to his reign at Liverpool took a huge blow, with news revealing that one key player will not be fit in time for his 1st game in charge this weekend.
According to the Liverpool Echo, summer signing Christian Benteke will miss the clash with Tottenham on October 17, as the Belgian striker continues his recovery from a hamstring injury.
The 24-year-old former Aston Villa ace has already missed three weeks of action, yet will not make the trip to White Hart Lane, with the striker yet to return to training.
Another key player set to miss Saturday’s clash is captain Jordan Henderson, who continues to struggle for fitness after suffering a fractured foot.
With the latest international break coming to an end, Liverpool team fitness update news was not all negative for Jurgen Klopp.
The German manager will have Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho and the recently recovered Daniel Sturridge at his disposal, as the former BVB boss will be looking to begin life in the English Premier League with a win.
