Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been speaking with the media ahead of Tuesday night's Champions League tie with Ajax at Anfield. On the agenda was the length of Thiago Alcantara's knee injury, with the Spanish midfielder having not featured since the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on October 16, plus the fitness of Xherdan Shaqiri, Naby Keita and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Also up for discussion was how much Klopp has missed the supporters ahead of a potential return for fans this coming weekend. Plus, Klopp gave a quick update on Virgil van Dijk, as well as previewing the action against Ajax. Enjoy.

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Press conference: Jurgen Klopp explains extent of Thiago's injury, how close Trent Alexander-Arnold is to fitness & Ajax preview