Alberto Moreno finally gets to hold new-born son after missing birth due to preparation for Southampton win
Moreno's partner Lilia gave birth to their second child Alberto Jnr in the early hours of Saturday morning and hours later the Spanish defender helped Liverpool beat Southampton
LIVERPOOL defender Alberto Moreno finally met his newborn son after boss Jurgen Klopp revealed the full-back missed the birth as he was preparing for the Southampton game.
Klopp said Moreno was not at the hospital because he was asleep in the team hotel.
Moreno's partner Lilia gave birth to the couple's second child at 2:30am on Saturday morning, Alberto Moreno Jnr.
The Kop defender took to Instagram to share his joy describing his partner as “my warrior” before declaring “we are one more red in the world”.
And Klopp, speaking after his side’s impressive 3-0 win over the Saints apologised to Lilia for the defender’s absence.
He said: “Alberto could have scored (against Southampton) and that would have been fantastic.
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“Alberto became a father in the night at 2.30am, Alberto Moreno Jnr. So congratulations.
“He was not there, he was in the hotel and when he woke up this morning we asked if there was news and he said 'yes, he arrived'.
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“He was in the (team) hotel (when he was born)… sorry!”
After a string of poor displays, Moreno looked to be heading for the Anfield exit last summer.
But the 25-year-old has enjoyed a upturn in his form and has been given an extended run in the side.
The birth of his son and three points ended a memorable week for Moreno after he made his first appearance for Spain in three years in their 3-3 draw with Russia on Tuesday.
