Pep Lijnders called new signing Diogo Jota a ‘pressing monster’ ahead of the £45m winger’s potential debut for Liverpool in Thursday’s Carabao Cup tie at Lincoln City. Reds assistant manager Lijnders, who as usual for League Cup preview press conferences, was sitting in for Jurgen Klopp, also discussed fellow new signing Thiago Alcantara and what he made of his debut performance in Sunday’s 2-0 Premier League win at Chelsea. And also on the agenda was fitness updates on captain Jordan Henderson, Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and youngster Billy Koumetio. Enjoy.

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Press Conference: ‘Diogo Jota is a pressing monster’ | Pep Lijnders speaks before Lincoln City v Liverpool Carabao Cup tie