Jurgen Klopp says there is currently no plan to send Caoimhín Kelleher out on loan. The Corkman was the hero for Liverpool in Sunday's League Cup final victory over Chelsea.
"For young goalkeepers it's, of course, about development, and Caoimhin developed here in this situation incredibly well," Klopp said during a press conference ahead of Liverpool's FA Cup fifth round tie with Norwich.
'Liverpool need a strong number two'
"There is absolutely no intention to sell him or something like that, or give him a loan. Not at all because we need a strong number two [goalkeeper].
"Winning a trophy, that will help him? You have to ask Caoimhin that. But he has here a long-term contract and we have a long-term plan with him.
"But, of course, we want to help the boy as well to become the best version of himself – that's what we did so far and that's what we will do as well.
"But maybe there's a year when he has to go on loan – I'm not sure if that will be next year or maybe later, it depends a little bit.
“Marcelo [Pitaluga] is already on a good way and we have to judge that situation, Adrian is still here and is doing an incredible job. We will see. But you need the quality we have here.
"And if we get weaker if he wants to go somewhere, then we don't have the chance to do that. If you can keep the quality, then we could talk – but that's difficult."
Caoimhin Kelleher has been added to the Goalkeeper's wall at Kirkby. Amongst legends. pic.twitter.com/NZjL8ZlDUc
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Klopp also said that Kelleher will not start against Norwich.
"He's not used to 120 minutes and being the hero," said Klopp.
"There's no need to stress the situation now."
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