Changes to rules regarding U21 goalkeepers on loan meant Liverpool needed to sign Alex Manninger, explains manager Jurgen Klopp. New Premier League rules now prevent clubs from recalling U21 goalkeepers out on loan at another English club, meaning Klopp could not bring back youngsters Ryan Fulton and Danny Ward to play in goal should both Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius pick up injuries. As a result, Klopp has opted to sign ex-Arsenal man Manninger as Liverpool's third-choice goalkeeper. ...
Source: 90min.com