Jurgen Klopp shown Liverpool's solution for crucial Champions League final dilemma

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is faced with a great many selection dilemmas ahead of Saturday night's Champions League final against Real Madrid.

Does he risk Fabinho and Thiago in midfield even though they are lacking match sharpness? Who replaces the duo if they are not fit enough? In attack, should the experienced Roberto Firmino or electric Luis Diaz form the trident alongside Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane?

These are the kind of decisions which could tip the balance in the encounter with the 13-time European champions, which looks finely-poised on paper. However, one position which may no longer be adding to Klopp's selection headache is centre-back.

Assuming Virgil van Dijk is able to start against Los Blancos having shaken off a knock, that leaves one of Joel Matip or Ibrahima Konate to partner the Dutchman. The duo have shared minutes this season, with the former regularly preferred in the Premier League and latter having the lion's share of European action recently.

In fact, Konate started Liverpool's last four Champions League games, playing 90 minutes as they progressed past Benfica and Villarreal to reach yet another continental final, this time to be staged at the Stade de France. The Frenchman, 22, has been largely impressive during his debut season at Anfield, showing he has potential to make a mockery of the £36million the Reds paid to sign him from RB Leipzig last summer.

That being said, there is no denying Konate has not been at his best during recent domestic fixtures. He was frequently dragged out of position during the 2-1 victory at Southampton last Tuesday and was at fault for Wolves ' goal in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Midlands club.

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