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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has 'hard decisions' for Dortmund clash

Liverpool striker Divock Origi scores against Borussia Dortmund
Image: Divock Origi scores against Borussia Dortmund in the first leg

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he has some 'hard decisions' to make for Thursday's Europa League quarter-final second leg against Borussia Dortmund.

The Reds have an away goal from last week's 1-1 draw in Germany, given to them by Divock Origi and Klopp's main dilemma appears to be whether to start with the young Belgium international, England striker Daniel Sturridge or, even play both.

Origi came off the bench to score twice in Sunday's 4-1 win over Stoke in which Sturridge, who started, also scored.

"If all players play like this then I have to make hard decisions," Klopp told the club's website. "That's not my hobby but that's the best thing to do as a manager and hopefully we have to make hard decisions for Thursday.

Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool (2L) scores their second goal with a header past goalkeeper Jakob Haugaard of Stoke
Image: Daniel Sturridge (2L) scores the second goal against Stoke on Sunday

"That's a good thing if I have to think about the line-up or something. That's what I do most of the time, to be honest."

Vice-captain James Milner, who will lead the side in the absence of the injured Jordan Henderson, has called on the fans to help them get over the line against the tournament favourites.

"Any player wants to play in the big games and the best atmospheres and European nights at Anfield are definitely right up there with anywhere on the planet," he said.

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp during a press conference
Image: Having to make hard decisions is a good sign, according to Klopp

"That's going to be massively important for us no matter what happens. Even if the worst happens and they get an early goal, the fans can roar us on to get back into the game.

"We managed to nullify their fans - which is a great atmosphere as well - and got a good result. Hopefully we can use our atmosphere.

James Milner celebrates scoring Liverpool's second goal against Manchester City
Image: James Milner says the fans have a big part to play on Thursday night

"There are a lot of experienced players in there and they are used to playing in front of the Dortmund crowd and other big games so I think they'll probably be used to it.

"It can probably help us more than it can damage them. The fans are always brilliant and hopefully it's another special European night."

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