Thiago and Fabinho to be fit for the UCL final
Key takeaways:
- Fabinho has not played since 10 May, while Thiago was injured in the last league season game on Sunday.
- Essential Liverpool midfielders Thiago Alcantara and Fabinho could be fit for Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid at the Stade de France.
They have been named in the team that flew to Paris on Friday.
After suffering an Achilles injury, Thiago was a significant doubt during the 3-1 Premier League victory over Wolves on Sunday.
Fabinho, who had a thigh issue, has not played since 10 May.
Both players have been essential this season as Liverpool won the Carabao Cup and FA Cup and finished one point behind champions Manchester City in the league.
"The mood is perfect; we're very keen about being here," said Red's manager Jurgen Klopp. "We're receiving a feeling for the stadium and the location."
"It looks good for both Thiago and Fabinho. Fabinho has trained usually; Thiago trained with the squad yesterday and will train today [Friday], and then we'll go from there."
Klopp is disappointed that organizers laid a new pitch at the Stade de France.
"Somebody felt it would be a good idea to get a new pitch the day before the match," he said.