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Jurgen Klopp insists there is still a way back for Lazar Markovic at Liverpool.

The Serbian winger joined Hull City on loan for the rest of the campaign this week after his season-long loan at Sporting Lisbon was terminated.

Klopp turned down the chance to have Markovic on board at Melwood for the coming months, but says that’s not proof that the 22-year-old is destined to leave the club on a permanent basis this summer.

Klopp said: “He still has a contract. Why should I say now: ‘no chance for Lazar Markovic’.

“If he plays very well at Hull....if he plays very good against us then there’s no future for him at Liverpool!

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“But if he’s really good in all the other games then why not? He’s still a young boy.

“He struggled with a few injuries. If he can stay fit and help out at Hull then it’s easier for us to look with him there compared to Portugal.”

Reminded that under Premier League rules Markovic won’t be eligible to face Liverpool when the clubs meet on February 4, Klopp added: “Is it always like this? In Germany if you are on loan then you can play.

“Well, if he can’t play against us then he has a future! Ha ha.”