Klopp hopeful on Firmino fitness for Barca clash


Premier League - Liverpool v Huddersfield Town - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - April 26, 2019 Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp celebrates after the match REUTERS/Andrew Yates

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp sounded hopeful that his striker Roberto Firmino, who missed Friday's 5-0 Premier League win over Huddersfield Town, will be fit to face Barcelona on Wednesday.

The Merseysiders, who have moved back to the top of the English league table, take on the Spanish giants in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Nou Camp and the loss of Firmino would be a significant one.

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