All signs continue to point to Liverpool having Joel Matip available again for the huge Premier League clash with Manchester United.
The old rivals - currently sitting first and second in the Premier League - will meet at Anfield on January 17, with Liverpool's recent poor form allowing United to gain ground in the title race.
The champions have picked up just two points from the nine on offer in matches against West Brom, Newcastle and Southampton either side of the turn of the year, with Monday's 1-0 defeat at St Mary's just their second defeat in the Premier League this season.
Jurgen Klopp fielded Jordan Henderson alongside Fabinho in defence in that game, and although the Brazilian has come to get used to life at the back this
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