Jurgen Klopp backs Ozan Kabak to handle pressure as he pushes for Liverpool spot

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has to deal with yet another injury in defence as Fabinho is out with a muscle strain. Picture: Michael Regan/PA

Ozan Kabak’s chances of making his Liverpool debut increased after stand-in centre-back Fabinho was ruled out with injury, and manager Jurgen Klopp is confident the youngster will cope.

The 20-year-old Turkey international arrived on loan on deadline day to bolster a defence which has been playing midfielders Fabinho and Jordan Henderson, with Virgil Van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip ruled out for the season.