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Jurgen Klopp explains why he selected Nathaniel Phillips to play against West Ham

Olatunjilewy by Olatunjilewy
October 31, 2020
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Jurgen Klopp explains why he selected Nathaniel Phillips to play against West Ham
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Nathaniel Phillips was selected to make his Premier League debut for Liverpool against West Ham

Nathaniel Phillips was selected to make his Premier League debut for Liverpool against West Ham (Picture: Getty)

Jurgen Klopp is confident Nathaniel Phillips possesses the neccessary experience and skill set to deputise for his trio of injured centre halves against West Ham.

The champions are in the midst of a defensive crisis with Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho and Joel Matip all unavailable for the visit of David Moyes’ improving side to Anfield on Saturday evening.

Klopp had reportedly been giving consideration to deploying Jordan Henderson at the heart of his defence, but instead opted to hand Phillips, who spent last season on loan at Stuttgart, his Premier League debut.

The 23-year-old’s only previous first team appearance came during last season’s FA Cup third round win over Everton, but Klopp claims the decision to pick Phillips ahead of the likes of youngster Rhys Williams was an easy one.

He said: ‘It’s a special day for him. Nat is the most experienced of the guys – there was no need for a midfielder there. He’s looked good in training.

Liverpool are likely to be without Fabinho for several weeks

Liverpool are likely to be without Fabinho for several weeks (Picture: Getty)

‘There are plenty of reasons why we went with Nat, the show is not long enough! Nat is not in contentions for the Champions League, he looked good in training, a proper challenger – it was an easy decision to be honest

‘Nat loves the one vs one situations – he is good in the air. With the type of guy he is – he wouldn’t have expected this a couple of years ago. Let’s help him to make the best game he is able to do.’

Klopp also handed a rare Premier League start to teenager Curtis Jones in the continued absence of injured midfielders Naby Keita, Thiago Alcantara and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

‘I expect him to defend like a soldier and attack like a scouser,’ said the Liverpool manager outlining his expectations for Jones.

‘Being cheeky, playing football, being free, behind the lines – taking the opportunity – no-one is in doubt about his skills. It’s a perfect moment for him.’

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