Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp steps up efforts for ‘long-term’ solution for centre-back problem

“We need to find the right player and one which suits our financial situation, that’s clear as well.”

Klopp denies their stance has changed but the tone of the conversation over a January signing has certainly altered over the last few days.

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“My thoughts didn’t change, my words might have. It’s the same situation as before,” added Klopp.

“We work on this, we don’t always have training and press conferences but if we don’t sleep, we work. That’s what we did all the time. We will see.

“Everything is long-term, apart from when we bring in a player for the next six months and that would be short-term – and had one half-year contract with Steven Caulker (in January 2016).

“It’s about a solution, that’s the first thing, and that’s what we are working on. Everyone thinks ‘Oh Liverpool is just fine with the situation and they don’t try.’ We try.

“The situation yesterday (with Matip) didn’t make it easier but it is just still we try to do the right things if that’s possible.”

Liverpool are awaiting a further medical update on Matip as he has yet to go for a scan.

However, the Cameroonian is set for a spell on the sidelines and with Fabinho out of Sunday’s trip to West Ham Klopp will have to field a 12th different starting centre-back partnership in their 21st Premier League match.

“Last night I was after the game, especially with that (Matip injury), pretty emotional,” added Klopp, referring to his description of the defender’s injury as “serious”.

“Now there are still glimpses of hope that it’s not serious. We don’t have the final result because the scan didn’t happen yet so we know more in three or four hours hopefully. Fabinho (however) no chance for the weekend.”

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