EPL: Why I benched, Van Dijk, Salah ,Trent against Chelsea – Klopp

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has stated reasons to leave out winger Mohamed Salah, Right back Andy Robertson from the starting XI for their clash at Chelsea.

The Reds played out a 0-0 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night .

Recall that Klopp’s Liverpool lost by 4-1 against Manchester City over the weekend at the Etihad.

Klopp has made six changes from that match at the Etihad, with Salah, Alexander-Arnold, Robertson dropping to the bench.

Defender Virgil van Dijk is not included in the match day squad due to illness.

“Virgil’s unavailable. All the rest, some get rest, some need rest.

“We need fresh minds. We are not overly happy so there must be an opportunity for other players to show what they can do,” Klopp told Sky Sports.