Press conferenceJürgen Klopp on Nat Phillips future

Konate will miss the start of the new Premier League season due to an issue picked up during last weekend’s pre-season clash with RC Strasbourg Alsace.

At his press conference to preview Saturday’s opening league match against Fulham, the manager was asked if Konate’s absence will affect any potential move away from the club for fellow centre-back Phillips.

“Yeah, probably,” replied Klopp. “It will influence the transfers – outgoing transfers – I would say.”