On Thursday, two days after the “super intensive” Cup thriller against Hoffenheim and two days before the Bundesliga away match in Mönchengladbach, a match that will be just as difficult and equally as important, Jürgen Klopp said: “I am happy that we now have a few extra days in this busy week.”

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Jakub Blaszczykowski and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who both suffered cramp after running their hearts out, should both be fit by Saturday. It also looks just as likely that Mats Hummels and Marco Reus will return to the team. Klopp added: “it’s looking good for both of them. They should both be able to train with them team again tomorrow.”

There is still a small question mark concerning Sven Bender, who suffered some bruising. But because Bender is Bender “it should be OK” the manager said looking ahead to the match on Saturday…” (br)

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