Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he can count on Nat Phillips this season.

Klopp name-checked Phillips while discussing the presence of Joe Gomez at centre-half.

He said, “There's no doubt about Joe's ability to play centre-half, but he needs time.

“He's had a long injury. He's fit which is very good. Together with Virgil they have a very good understanding.

“But we have the others as well. Joel is close to being back and could be in the squad on Monday.

“Dejan (Lovren) is still injured but we have Nat Phillips and Fabinho can play the position as well, if we need.

“That's good. We have enough players. We need to see who fits the opponents best and then pick the line-up."