Klopp could miss Liverpool's weekend match after hospital scare

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp could miss this weekend’s Premier League at home to Southampton after being admitted to hospital on Wednesday.

The 50-year-old walked in to a hospital in the early hours of the morning, was later admitted for tests and missed training at the club’s Melwood base.

The Reds are fifth in the Premier League standings after 11 games and trail fourth-placed Chelsea by three points.

A club statement said: “Jürgen Klopp has attended a hospital appointment today as a precautionary measure, after feeling ill.

“He is being assessed by doctors and will be absent from training on Wednesday as a result. There are currently no plans for Jürgen to remain in hospital beyond his appointment and he will therefore return home this evening; however, he may require further check-ups in the coming days.

“The club urges that the privacy of Jürgen, his family and other patients is respected while attending hospital visits.”

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