There’s a chance

Jurgen Klopp says Darwin Nunez has a chance of being fit to face Real Madrid on Tuesday, having suffered a knock during Liverpool’s win at Newcastle United on Saturday.

Nunez scored his sixth Premier League goal of the season as Liverpool sealed a 2-0 victory at St James’ Park, bringing down Trent Alexander-Arnold’s long pass before firing home to open the scoring.AMP

However, the Uruguay international was forced out of the contest after an hour, when a collision with Kieran Trippier left him holding his right shoulder.

Asked about the prospect of Nunez recovering to face Madrid in Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 clash, Klopp told reporters: “There’s a chance.

“We have to see how he can deal with the pain, and when we know that, we’ll make a decision.”

Nunez has recorded seven goal contributions (five goals, two assists) in his 13 league starts for Liverpool, while he also hit the net three times in their Champions League group-stage campaign.

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