Fabinho played at centre back in a 1-0 victory away to Brighton in January

Fabinho is set to play as a central defender alongside Joël Matip when Liverpool face Bayern Munich tomorrow, with Jürgen Klopp close to accepting that Dejan Lovren will not be fit in time.

The manager will give Lovren a final chance today to make himself available for the Champions League last-16, first-leg tie at Anfield as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury that has kept him out since January 7. The Croatia centre half, who has been receiving treatment from a strengthening coach, could make the matchday squad.

However, Liverpool’s preparations for the visit of the German side have focused on Fabinho easing defensive concerns. With their star defender Virgil van Dijk suspended and Joe Gomez still recovering from a broken leg, Klopp