Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Sheyi Ojo is set to leave Liverpool on loan.

The 21-year-old winger has been the subject of interest from Championship outfit Middlesbrough.

Ojo, who spent last term at Fulham, has impressed the Reds boss in pre-season, but Klopp believes his game time would be limited if he stayed put.

“Here it is a little bit difficult, especially for the offensive players," Klopp told Liverpoolfc.com

"Ojo played a fantastic pre-season, really good and confident technically, really strong, improved a lot in tactical things and his attitude was great.

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“For me, he is a no-brainer, to be honest, and I think that will happen. It makes sense for him to go on loan. That’s how it is for a few of the others.

“Michael Edwards and his full department are working hard on that. At one point, August 9, we will make a decision and we have to work with the players we really want to have in the squad. That’s how it is for everyone."

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Ben Woodburn became the latest Liverpool youngster to depart when he sealed a season-long loan move to Sheffield United.

The 18-year-old midfielder has a big future at Anfield but Klopp wants him to play regularly in the Championship this season.

“Both sides will benefit a lot,” Klopp said.

“I’ve known Ben pretty much since I came in or not long after. It was more or less Pep Lijnders’ first proposal, he said: ‘This guy at the Academy, you need to have a look.'

“From the first day I was really impressed. Then he had all the highs you can have in that age group and a few of the downs as well. That’s completely normal.

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“Last year was a really long year for him: constantly training with us and then always going to the Academy.

"I’m really happy for him that he has that now and the best news is he’s playing for Sheffield United. For two weeks he has been in fantastic shape and is the Ben Woodburn we knew from the first day, only a little bit grown up.

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"This is the right moment for him to go out on loan. Having minutes and full games in a difficult league and obviously a very ambitious club for next season in an offensive position will be interesting.

“But it’s good for him to learn and whatever happens, he is our boy so there is no pressure for him. He can only enjoy himself in this situation, work hard, get new experiences and come back stronger.”