Manchester United vs. Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp's Key Pre-Match Presser Comments

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has begun the mind games ahead of the Reds' clash with Manchester United on Sunday, hinting Jordan Henderson and Philippe Coutinho could be set to feature at Old Trafford. 

The German confirmed Reds captain Henderson, who has been absent since suffering a heel injury on New Year's Eve, had returned to training along with the sidelined Joel Matip and Coutinho, per Goal's Melissa Reddy:

According to the Mirror's Liam Prenderville, he added: "It’s good that they are back—if they are back!"

Coutinho has been out for almost two months, but he made a substitute appearance against Southampton on Wednesday.

Whoever comprises the starting lineup, Klopp believes the way in which his players approach the game will be crucial, per Liverpool's official Twitter feed:

Along with United, the Reds have their FA Cup third-round replay against Plymouth Argyle, the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-final with Southampton and Premier League games against Swansea City and leaders Chelsea before the end of the month.

Klopp does not believe Liverpool's season hinges on the remainder of January, however, per James Pearce of the Liverpool Echo:

The 49-year-old is nevertheless relishing the prospect of taking on bitter rivals United, and his players are well aware of what's at stake:

The pair's last meeting, which came with the Red Devils struggling for form under Jose Mourinho, ended in a somewhat tepid 0-0 draw at Anfield in October.

Klopp believes United will be much better this time around, per Prenderville: 

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They are better and more confident than when we faced them

They are more used to each other. [Henrikh] Mkhitaryan is an example—now they can use his quality.
It is a different side.

Some very good results with a bit of luck too.

They deserve the run they have been on.

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Indeed, United have won their last nine games in all competitions and are unbeaten since losing to Fenerbahce in the UEFA Europa League on November 3.

While the Red Devils remain only sixth, a win would see them move just two points behind Liverpool.

Klopp also opened up on his United counterpart Mourinho:

The two will pit their wits against one another on Sunday, and with United improving and on their home turf, it's shaping up to be a thrilling contest.

Liverpool will benefit greatly if Coutinho, Henderson and Matip are able to start the game with each bringing their own strengths to the side.

As Klopp noted, the result won't define either team's season, but picking up three points is important to their respective ambitions.