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Jurgen Klopp Provides Update on James Milner Availability After Gruesome Head Wound

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expects James Milner to be fit for their Premier League season opener against West Ham on Sunday.

There was a doubt regarding whether the Reds' vice-captain would be available for the curtain-raiser at Anfield, after needing 15 stitches in his head following a sickening collision in a pre-season game against Napoli.

Despite the cut, Klopp spoke ahead of the clash against the Hammers and believes that the 32-year-old will play, joking that he may be sporting some additional headwear in order to do so.

As quoted by the Liverpool Echo, he said: "He should be okay.