Liverpool star ruled out of Champions League final against Tottenham

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp [Courtesy]

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says his side are feeling "pure excitement" ahead of Saturday's Champions League final - but Naby Keita will definitely miss out.

The German manager, who guided the Reds to last year's final only to suffer defeat by Real Madrid, will pit his men against Tottenham in the Spanish capital on Saturday.

But Guinean midfielder Keita misses out as he continues to recover from a groin injury.

There was better news for Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino, who is also grappling with a groin issue.

Klopp said: "There's no chance for Naby, but he's progressing well.

Midfielder Keita will miss the final in Madrid [Courtesy]

"Bobby was part of training last week and will be a part again tomorrow and he's looking good so he will be part of the final I'm sure."

On recovering from two near misses as a Champions League manager to try and make it third time lucky this weekend, Klopp said: "I don't like to blame my other team - I love them all - but I've never been part of a final with a better team, that's true.

"Our boys mix potential with attitude in the best way I've ever seen.

"After Barcelona (the 4-0 semi-final comeback at Anfield), nobody believes more in this team than the team itself. We wanted it really badly."

On Saturday's showpiece, Klopp said: "We are all very excited about having the chance again. Last year we played it and four years ago some of us played another final (with Klopp's former club Borussia Dortmund) so we probably have more experience.

"It's about dealing with the situation and so far we have controlled our emotions. It's pure excitement and we are looking forward to it."

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