Liverpool star sends message to Jurgen Klopp ahead of West Brom clash

SIMON MIGNOLET looks ready to battle Loris Karius for a starting spot between the sticks at Liverpool.

By Alex Wood                                 

Liverpool star Simon Mignolet has lost his place to Loris Karius

The Belgium goalkeeper showcased his workout routine on Instagram to prove he's fighting fit.

The 28-year-old wrote: "Some say bench warming, I say bench pressing!"

The Reds snapped up Karius from Bundesliga club Mainz for £4.7m in the summer.

But he suffered a hand injury in pre-season and Mignolet found himself back in first-team contention.

However, Karius returned to fitness last month and has now taken Mignolet's spot in the team.

Despite being given the nod by Klopp, the German was shaky against Manchester United and Mignolet now appears to be vying for the No.1 jersey again.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has handed Loris Karius the No.1 jersey ahead of Simon Mignolet

But speaking ahead of Liverpool's clash with West Brom tomorrow Klopp backed Anfield new boy Karius.

"In the last two years in the Bundesliga he was outstanding but he’s still a young boy," he said.

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has taken Simon Mignolet's place

"Now in the Premier League there is a different style of play so, of course, he has to improve and he can improve."