Adam Lallana included in Liverpool squad for Anfield farewell against Chelsea tonight

Lallana will leave the Premier League champions at the end of the season.
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David Lynch22 July 2020

Adam Lallana could make his final Liverpool appearance this evening after being included in the squad to face Chelsea.

The Englishman will end a six-year stay at Anfield at the end of this season when he departs on a free transfer with the likes of Leicester and Everton chasing his signature.

With the Reds having had little to play for since wrapping up the title with seven games to spare, Lallana has been omitted from matchday squads so as to lower the risk of an injury from scuppering his next move.

However, he is in line to return tonight for Liverpool’s final home game of the campaign, which will end with the Premier League trophy presentation ceremony.

“He will be in the squad, 100 per cent,” Jurgen Klopp told the club’s official website.

“That’s the good thing in my job that I can decide that and it was 100 per cent clear that it will happen tonight.

“I want him to be there in the full kit and feel how important he is and was for us during my five years of being here now.

“Each day together with him was a joy, to be honest. Working together with somebody who loves football that much and throws his heart and soul into each session was new to me.

“Honestly, we have a few players like this – but Adam is exceptional because usually when you are skilled like he is, it’s often the case that you lack a little bit of attitude.

“The mix he brings here is really special.

“He was so important and so that’s why it was 100 per cent clear he would be in the squad tonight and I am happy we can do that."

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