Liverpool will face lask in the europa league on november 2, where they will be able to confirm their place in the europa league knockout rounds. After a well-earned draw at manchester city, the reds have managed not to lose ground on the leaders at the top of the premier league table, and they are just two points behind leaders arsenal.
However, jurgen klopp’s side has taken a hit in recent weeks as we approach the hectic festive season, when strength in depth will be absolutely crucial. In the match at the etihad, alisson and diogo jota both received knocks, while andy robertson, thiago, and stefan bajcetic are all absent for the rest of the season. Here’s a look at liverpool’s injured stars and when they could return.
When liverpool’s number one appeared to pick up a hamstring injury late in the draw against city, hearts raced. Although the 32-year-old has already completed the game, his fitness is still uncertain. Klopp said after the game, “i hope it’s not that serious, but i don’t have the answer – i have no idea what it is.” I talked to him and he said he only felt it a little bit, but we’ll wait for the report.” We’re all waiting for the results, with caoimhin kelleher expected to deputise against lask regardless.
Alisson started the early saturday game in manchester after playing for brazil in the early hours of wednesday morning defeat to argentina, bringing the excessive strain on elite footballers’ playing schedules into sharp focus once more.
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