The latest update from both parties ahead of Saturday night Champions League final
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Liverpool will have to defend their final taste for a major honor this season when they stage with Tottenham in the final of European biggest football competition on Saturday night in Madrid.
The Reds first missed out on the Premier League title, narrowly losing out to Manchester City but they can recover that lost if they subdue Mauricio Pochettino's side that are also eager for a first European title since foundation.
Liverpool News
Roberto Firmino is confirmed fit by Jürgen Klopp for the final, although the boss was undecided whether the No.9 will start.
Klopp told the media at Estadio Metropolitano: "Yes, he [Roberto Firmino] is ready. If he will start… if Poch afterwards says his exact line-up then call me and I will tell you our line-up as well,"
"If not, then I thought I'd keep at least a few question marks open. He's fit, he's trained, he's here."
A muscular injury sustained on May 1st, in Liverpool semifinal first leg at Barcelona made the Brazilian a doubt for the final.
Tottenham News
An ankle ligament damage sustained by Harry Kane two months ago is a major concern for Spurs fans ahead of the clash but club manager Pochettino is yet to conclude if the England striker will be available.
Speaking in a press conference on Friday the Spur manager said of Kane: "We have one training session now and then I'm going to decide.
Pochettino also reported no fresh fitness concerns ahead of the final.
Uefa News
UEFA regulations now permit the inclusion of up to 12 substitutes for Champions League finals.
Kickoff: 20:00 BST, WAT.
Prediction: From here, we foresee a game decided on penalty shootout. [Whatever the result] always Red.