Jurgen Klopp explains Caoimhin Kelleher transfer plan as Liverpool change confirmed

Jurgen Klopp isn't planning on Caoimhin Kelleher leaving Liverpool this summer - although the Wembley hero is poised for an immediate return to the bench.

Kelleher etched his name into the Anfield annals by keeping a clean sheet and then scoring in the subsequent penalty shoot-out as the Reds won the Carabao Cup against Chelsea in dramatic fashion on Sunday.

The 23-year-old featured regularly during the run to the final and also started the FA Cup fourth round win against Cardiff City, but will be replaced by Alisson Becker for tonight's fifth round clash at home to Norwich City.

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Kelleher's performances are likely to have caught the eye of a number of potential suitors who may test Liverpool's resolve during the next transfer window.

Klopp, though, has no intention of seeing the Republic of Ireland international leave, even on a temporary basis.

“For young goalkeepers it’s of course about development, and Caoimh developed here incredibly well," said the Reds boss.

“There’s absolutely no intention to sell him or something like that or give him a loan. Not at all.

“We need a strong number two. Winning a trophy, will that help? You’ll have to ask Caoimh that.

“But he has here a long-term contract and we have a long-term plan with him, but of course we want to help the boy as well become the best