Liverpool are inching closer to full fitness, but there are some problems
Ahead of this weekend’s game against Arsenal, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp gave a full update on his squad’s fitness status at a press conference on Friday.
Darwin NuñezHe left Anfield wearing protective boots on Wednesday but will face a late fitness test. Klopp said nothing was broken in the attack, but there were concerns about the level of swelling and pain.
“I don’t know if Darwin is free or not, because it’s in 20 minutes.” [against Chelsea] After the game, someone stepped on his foot and it hurt a lot.
“He took his boots off after the game because he didn’t want to see them before the game and he knew something was going to happen. So he left the stadium with his boots on, but they weren’t football boots. There was no.
“I mean, nothing is broken and the x-rays are fine, but [it is] It’s swollen and you need to see if you can put your foot back in the boot. Because we all know that it takes time. I didn’t see him this morning, so I’ll have to wait a little bit. ”
Thiago He trained for the first time on January 30th, but given the length of time he has been out of action, it will likely take some time for him to reach match-fit condition.
alexis mac allister Although he left Wednesday’s game concerned about a knee injury, which was a major concern given the quality of his play that day, Klopp has since downplayed the seriousness of the knock, and the Argentine is currently in no position to play. He is not on the club’s injured list. Of writing.
mohamed salah will not be available for Arsenal as he is undergoing rehabilitation from a muscle injury sustained at AFCON. Klopp suggested that recovery time is currently unknown, as muscle injuries can take time to recover.
andy robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnoldboth of which will feature players who have made substitute appearances in recent weeks.
Stefan Bagetic and ben doak Liverpool are still recovering, and of course Liverpool remain sidelined. Joel Matip Long term. Wataru EndoSince Japan won the Asian Cup, Japan’s captain also remains away from the team.
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