Bundesliga side after sealing a summer loan move. But with Dejan Lovren and Joel Matip still sidelined and the Reds facing a hectic winter schedule, Jurgen Klopp has opted to bring him back to Merseyside to add an extra option at the heart of defence. He impressed in their pre-season tour of the United States, with Jurgen Klopp playing a prominent role in securing a temporary move to improve his development. (Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Discussing his loan move earlier this year, Phillips told BILD: “I told Jurgen Klopp about a few offers I had, Stuttgart was not one of them at that time. "Jurgen was not enthusiastic about the options and I think he called Sven Mislintat shortly after our meeting.

Source: Daily Mirror December 27, 2019 10:18 UTC