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Jurgen Klopp: Fabinho May Be in Defence vs. Bayern Munich If Dejan Lovren Unfit

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp may opt to deploy Fabinho at centre-back against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday if Dejan Lovren does not pass a late fitness test.

The Reds face Bayern in the first leg of the last-16 tie at Anfield. Lovren is still recovering from a hamstring problem that could keep him sidelined along with the suspended Virgil van Dijk and injured Joe Gomez, who is still out with a fractured leg.

Per MailOnline's Jack Bezants, Klopp said:

"Dejan, I actually have to wait minute by minute if there is a chance or not.