Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet shows off Kop wall at Melwood as goalkeeper bids to reclaim starting spot for Manchester City trip

  • Simon Mignolet is back at Melwood after international duty with Belgium
  • The goalkeeper shared a picture with fans as he prepare for Manchester CityĀ 
  • Mignolet is expected to return to Liverpool's squad ahead of the tripĀ 

Simon Mignolet has shown off a Kop wall at Melwood which is in place to inspire the Liverpool players as they go through their paces at the club's training ground.

The Liverpool goalkeeper shared an Instagram selfie upon his return to the club from the international break showing off the wall in the background, behind a row of exercise bikes.

The Belgium international headed back to Merseyside after his national team became the first European side to qualify for next year's World Cup in Russia with a victory over Greece on Sunday.

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet showed off the Kop wall tribute at Melwood 

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet showed off the Kop wall tribute at MelwoodĀ 

The wall at the club training ground is covered in a picture of Liverpool's iconic stand 

The wall at the club training ground is covered in a picture of Liverpool's iconic standĀ 

Mignolet was dropped from the Liverpool team for the 4-0 victory over Arsenal

Mignolet was dropped from the Liverpool team for the 4-0 victory over Arsenal

Mignolet did not feature as he is currently the second-choice goalkeeper with the national side, behind Chelsea stopper Thibaut Courtois.


Mignolet is also vying for his first-team spot at Liverpool after being dropped from their last Premier League game, a 4-0 win over Arsenal.

Loris Karius was picked between the sticks by Jurgen Klopp but the Liverpool boss insisted Mignolet was just being rested and will return for the trip to Manchester City on Saturday.

Loris Karius was selected ahead of Mignolet for the impressive Arsenal victory

Loris Karius was selected ahead of Mignolet for the impressive Arsenal victory

Jurgen Klopp said Mignolet was only being rested and would return to play Manchester City

Jurgen Klopp said Mignolet was only being rested and would return to play Manchester City

Liverpool have made a strong start to the season, winning two of their three Premier League matches and overcoming Hoffenheim in Champions League qualifying.

After facing Pep Guardiola's City, they open their Champions League account at Anfield against La Liga side Sevilla on Wednesday.Ā Ā Ā Ā 

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