(Reuters) - Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp is unlikely to rest first-team players for the League Cup clash against second tier Derby County, he said on Monday. Premier League managers have often used the competition as a platform to give young players experience but Klopp, who led his side to the League Cup final last season, is determined to go one better this time round. We won't rest 100 percent fit players," Klopp told reporters. Liverpool will welcome back midfielder Roberto Firmino, who missed Friday's 2-1 Premier League victory over Chelsea. Klopp was also quick to praise defender Joel Matip, who has made an impressive start with Liverpool and put in a commanding performance in Friday's win at Stamford Bridge.

Source: The Star September 19, 2016 13:45 UTC