Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the signing of Darwin Nunez is a big question for his side as they aim to beat Arsenal and end their Premier League title ambitions in 2023-24.
The Uruguayan has scored 11 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions this season and has been instrumental in Liverpool’s rise to the top of the table. However, he was forced to miss the match due to a foot injury.
Klopp said in Friday’s pre-match press conference that the team needed to see if Nunez was able to return to the field.
“I was very sore after the game,” Klopp said. “He left the stadium wearing a boot, but it wasn’t a football boot. Nothing was broken and the x-rays are clear. But it’s swollen.
“We have to see if his foot can get back into the (football) boot,” he added.
Mohamed Salah is also sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Liverpool maintained a five-point lead in the Premier League title race with a 4-1 win over Chelsea on Thursday.
Klopp said Manchester City, who are in pole position to defend their Premier League title for the fourth consecutive season, are a big threat to Liverpool’s title bid.
“What we have learned over the years is that if you want to be close to Manchester City, you better win every football game because the football games are good,” Klopp said. Ta.
“This is the league and this is the period when City are dominating. I want you to look at where we are.”
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