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Jurgen Klopp: Georginio Wijnaldum out vs. Monterrey, Virgil van Dijk Passed Fit

Jurgen Klopp has said Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum won't play in their 2019 FIFA Club Word Cup semi-final against Monterrey on Wednesday, but Virgil van Dijk has been passed fit.

The Reds are targeting their maiden Club World Cup title in Doha, Qatar. The winner of Wednesday's match at Khalifa International Stadium will advance to face Flamengo in Saturday's final after the Brazilian club came from a goal down to beat Al-Hilal 3-1 on Tuesday.

Klopp, 52, told reporters on Tuesday: "Gini was not as serious as we thought in the first moment, so he's here doing the first recovery and then we have stuff what is necessary.