Liverpool vs. Swansea: Klopp's Key Comments from Pre-Match Presser

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hinted that Christian Benteke may be absent from the Reds' starting XI for Sunday's Premier League clash against Swansea City.

The Belgian striker has only recently returned from injury and Klopp is not sure that he can play two games in quick succession having started and scored in Liverpool's 2-1 win over Bordeaux on Thursday, per the Liverpool Echo's James Pearce:

Klopp made assurances that Daniel Sturridge's injury—he was ruled out of the Bordeaux clash with a foot problem—is not overly serious, but it seems unlikely that he will be available for Sunday, per ESPN FC's Ben Dinnery:

However, the German manager is confident in Divock Origi and Roberto Firmino's ability to cover the striker role for the Anfield clash, per David Prentice in the Mirror.

It has been a good week for Liverpool, with their Bordeaux victory following an impressive 4-1 away thrashing of Manchester City last time out in the Premier League.

Klopp looks to be making his mark on the side having replaced Brendan Rodgers as manager early last month.

He hailed the role of Brazilian midfielder Lucas ahead of the Swansea match, per Liverpool's Twitter feed:

Joe Allen is also likely to start against his former side as Klopp revealed he had been substituted after an hour in the Europa League "with Sunday in mind," per Prentice.

Swansea have endured a rotten run of form of late and have won just once in their last nine league matches.

The Reds should thus be confident of picking up another three points on Sunday and perhaps making gains on the top of the table.

League-leaders Leicester City are currently eight points ahead of Liverpool, but they could drop points against Manchester United on Saturday.

However, Klopp was not to be drawn on whether his side have a chance at the title this season, per Prentice: "We have to close the gap if it’s possible, but all we can do is try."

The priority at the moment will undoubtedly be to return to the top four, and home victories over teams like Swansea will be vital in achieving that aim.

Despite their injury troubles in attack, Liverpool should claim another victory on Sunday if they can reproduce their form from the last two matches.