Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wants Kolo Toure to
remain at Liverpool, but admits he still has to talk to the defender about his
future with the club.
The former Arsenal and Manchester City centre back
has been a regular since Klopp's arrival at Anfiled - playing 90 minutes in the
clubs 2-2 draw against Newcastle United this past weekend.
"Kolo is a very, very important player for
us, even when he doesn't play," said Klopp.
"He's one of the most impressive people I
have met, but now is not the right time to speak about Kolo's future.
The former Borussia Dortmund boss
continued:"When I came here Kolo had a few problems injury wise but now it
looks completely different and that's good.
"How I have heard things is that a big part
of Kolo's future is at Liverpool. So I'd say everything is okay."
The Reds travel to Spain for their first leg
Europa League semifinal clash against Villarreal this Thursday. Toure played
for Arsenal in a goalless draw against the 'Yellow Submarine' in the UEFA
Champions League semifinals 10 years ago.
The defender scored the winner at Highbury in the
first-leg and is looking forward to a return to the El Madrigal.
“Of course I will be ready," Toure told the
Mirror. "After the game against Newcastle I am ready mentally. I think I
did good things. I will need to recover, but I will be ready for it.
“Skrtel is there as well, Lucas can play at the
back as well. Of course you know it is up to the manager. For me the most
important is the club, the team.
“It is going to be a big two days for the team and
for the club. You need to do your best for the club. If they call me up of
course I will be really happy.”
The second-leg is set for Anfield on the 5th of
May.
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