Liverpool goalkeeper injured by pitch invader
Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian is a doubt for Saturday's Premier League trip to Southampton after suffering a freak ankle injury after their UEFA Super Cup victory over Chelsea.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp revealed the Spaniard was hurt when a pitch invader landed on his ankle during the post-match celebrations in Istanbul.
"A supporter jumped over something, was chased by some security guys, slipped and kicked his ankle. It's crazy.
"Apart from that it was a brilliant night for him, not only because of the penalty but also because of the game." Klopp added.
It was Adrian's save from Tammy Abraham in a penalty shootout which secured the continental trophy for Liverpool.
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Already without first-choice Alisson for a few weeks after suffering a calf injury during their season opener against Norwich, Klopp revealed a supporter ran on to the pitch shortly after Adrian had saved Abraham's spot-kick on Wednesday night.
Asked whether his shootout heroics could boost his confidence, Klopp responded: "It would help him a lot if it would be 100 per cent clear he can play tomorrow.
"Yesterday it was swollen, today I spoke to him he said 'it's much better than yesterday' but we have to see."
Alisson's injury prompted Liverpool to sign Andy Lonergan on a short-term contract, the former Preston, Leeds and Bolton goalkeeper was training with the Merseysiders over the summer due to a shortage of shot-stoppers.
Klopp also has Caoimhin Kelleher, a 20-year-old academy graduate as an option and said: "If we have to make a decision, we have to make a decision.
"Adrian came in a week before, Andy Lonergan trained longer with us, played half-time in one of the pre-season games."
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