This match makes you forget about any pain: Sebastian Kehl, who fractured a rib in training barely two weeks ago wants to be there when the team flies to Munich late this afternoon. And Roman Weidenfeller has also not cancelled his flight ticket…

Jürgen Klopp said: “he feels much better,” and he announced one hour before the final training session: “I’ll speak to him straight away. It seems like everyone wants to be there tomorrow…”

Of course there is no doubt that Mitch Langerak will be in goal. That probably has less to do with the Australian’s impressive record against Bayern and in the Cup (Klopp: “I am not that superstitious”), it is more down to the fact that it goes without saying that Mitch plays in the Cup games. If nothing happens, then that will also be the case tomorrow.”

Sebastian Kehl trained as normal on Sunday – and he gave a thumbs up. Klopp added: “he has enough experience and he is old enough. He would not say it, if he wouldn’t be able to play.” Klopp can also count on Ilkay Gündogan: “he did some running yesterday, he feels OK. Everything seems to be in order.” There is still a question mark about Grosskreutz: the all-rounder has started light running exercises after suffering from a knee injury.

Lukasz Piszczek is back in training, but will only be considered for Munich in the case of an emergency. Klopp said: “he had a very long break. Training is still quite difficult. But he will be available this season. And that is good news.” (br)