Mignolet hints at an Anfield exit

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has hinted at uncertainty over his future at the club, indicating he will assess his position after the World Cup.

The 30-year-old ex-Sunderland star was an unused sub during Belgium’s 1-0 win over England in Kaliningrad on Thursday and expects to remain as deputy to Thibaut Courtois for the remainder of the tournament.

But he is unlikely to accept a long-term understudy role at Anfield, where the No 1 jersey appears up for grabs.

Mignolet, contracted through to 2021, has not played since January but his replacement Loris Karius dropped two potentially career-defining clangers in the Champions League final.

Liverpool have been linked with a host of replacements, from Brazil’s Alisson to England pair Jack Butland and Nick Pope, but a firm move has yet to materialise.

“I am going to look at my situation when I come back from the World Cup,” said Mignolet.

“I didn’t play in the last few months at Liverpool, so, after the World Cup, I will look at everything.

“I can’t say much more. I don’t know how long I will have off after the tournament. I need to speak to the manager about that.”

Scottish Premiership newcomers Livingston are reportedly poised to appoint former Scotland striker Kenny Miller as their new player-manager, replacing David Hopkin.