Why Klopp dropped Salah, Arnold and Robertson vs Chelsea

Liverpool faced Chelsea in a 0-0 draw on Tuesday night and the Reds manager, Jurgen Klopp gave reason for leaving out Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson from the starting XI.

Klopp in his statement explained the club need fresh minds and it was an opportunity for others to play.

The Reds were looking to bounce back from their 4-1 defeat at Manchester City last weekend.

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

Defender Virgil van Dijk was 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.

Meanwhile, Chelsea will now focus on their next match vs Wolves this weekend.