As Liverpool prepare to return to Premier League action, Jurgen Klopp has given a comprehensive injury update and suggested the club have not ruled out making more signings this summer.
At least 8 players ruled out Fulham’s opener
In his pre-match press conference on Friday, Klopp provided the latest on a number of players who are currently sidelined.
The good news is that Alisson is now “fine” and looks set to return to the starting line-up, having missed most of pre-season with an abdominal injury.
However, Caoimhin Kelleher, Calvin Ramsay, Kaide Gordon and Diogo Jota remain out, having missed all of the summer friendlies through injury.
Ibrahima Konate, Kostas Tsimikas, Curtis Jones and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are also sidelined after picking up knocks during pre-season.
Naby Keita missed last Sunday’s friendly against Strasbourg through illness but could still be available for the trip to Craven Cottage, with Klopp expecting the Guinean to train on Friday.
The Liverpool manager says the club does not believe he needs to re-enter the transfer market at this stage, but added that “the transfer window is still open so we will see.”
Fans get excited about transfers again!
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CLUB STATEMENT: MARC CUCURELLA.
Following numerous media reports this week, we can confirm that an agreement has been reached with Brighton and Hove Albion for the signing of Marc Cucurella.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 5, 2022
- Chelsea responded to Brighton’s denial that the club had agreed a deal for Marc Cucurella by confirming the Spaniard’s signing on Friday. You don’t know why £62m has been spent on a secondary left back do you?
- Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has signed a new long-term contract with the Magpies, just nine months after his appointment. Let’s hope for his sake that this isn’t another moment in Pardew’s eight-year contract!
- Leicester right-back Ricardo Pereira has been ruled out for up to six months after Achilles surgery. Brendan Rodgers’ side seem to be having a tough time at the moment!
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It looks set to be another promising season for Liverpool, but some fans are still not happy…
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The Premier League kicks off with Crystal Palace hosting Arsenal at 20:00 (GMT).
Sadio Mane will play his first Bundesliga game when Bayern Munich travel to Europa League winners Eintracht Frankfurt at 7.30pm.
Ligue 1 also kicks off tonight with Lyon facing Ajaccio.
Enjoy the weekend and turn up the reds!