Liverpool have had 17 succumb to damage to date this season, six are nonetheless within the remedy room, and one other is on the point of return – however what’s the newest?
Jurgen Klopp was handed a well timed enhance with Diogo Jota‘s return at Burnley after lacking eight video games with a hamstring damage, making certain the damage checklist was one title shorter.
The Reds have been unfortunate with a few of their accidents with quite a few gamers on the long-term damage checklist through the busiest time of the 12 months.
With 2024 looming, let’s check out the state of the damage checklist and the newest on anticipated returns.
Alexis Mac Allister – Deep minimize to knee
Out since: December 6 (vs. Sheffield United)
Anticipated return: Newcastle (H)
It was revealed that Mac Allister had a stud from a Sheffield United participant undergo his muscle and to the bone on his left knee, making it a “tough” restoration for the midfielder.
New Yr was signposted for his return, and after participating in coaching on Friday, the hope is he’ll bit match and accessible for choice in opposition to Newcastle on Monday.
It stays to be seen whether or not he can be in competition to begin, however a return can be a major step ahead as Wataru Endo prepares to go away for the Asian Cup following the match.
What Klopp stated (pre-Newcastle): “If Macca might be again for Newcastle it will be excellent, after that he needs to be again [due to Endo going to Asian Cup]!”
Thiago – Hip
Out since: April 27
Anticipated return: Unknown
A irritating damage for all involved because the timeline continues to be pushed, with Liverpool choosing warning.
The 32-year-old has not been concerned in a matchday squad this season because of his hip however one can solely hope he can nonetheless play a component on this season, in what’s the ultimate 12 months of his contract.
What Klopp stated (pre-Newcastle): “I believe Thiago in some unspecified time in the future shall be in workforce coaching.
“Thiago is in an excellent second as properly, we simply have to ensure we don’t use him too early.
“The hip, in and round that space, is only a long-term factor as properly. There have been days he might’ve simply skilled, nevertheless it’s all about how he might be again in the long run.”
Andy Robertson – Dislocated shoulder
Out since: October 12
Anticipated return: February
We’ve seen him on the sidelines at Anfield, however a spot within the squad remains to be quite a few weeks away as he awaits the correct quantity of progress to be cleared for full contact coaching.
The expectation is he shall be out for not less than one other month, however the excellent news is that when he’s given the all clear it gained’t be lengthy earlier than he can return to a matchday squad.
His return can’t come quickly sufficient.
What Klopp stated (pre-Newcastle): “Robbo nonetheless wants extra vary in his shoulder, clearly it was a giant surgical procedure; nonetheless not even near workforce coaching.
“For positive, I believe the total January he shall be [out]. He has to get nearer and nearer.”
Ben Doak – Knee
Out since: December 16
Anticipated return: Unknown
The’ younger winger limped off within the under-21s’ fixture in opposition to Chelsea in mid-December and subsequently wanted to endure surgical procedure after tearing his lateral meniscus in his knee.
Contemplating his function within the first-team arrange to date this season, it’s a blow for Doak personally and for Klopp. It might be quite a few months out however the timeline has but to be confirmed.
What Lijnders stated (Dec 19): “That’s not a great one. He teared his lateral meniscus, which wants surgical procedure.
“That one will take [a] longer time.”
Stefan Bajcetic – Rising pains
Out since: September 27 (vs. Leicester)
Anticipated return: Unknown
It’s straightforward to neglect that Bajcetic has featured twice this season, however his struggles proceed to go away him watching from the sidelines as he patiently waits for the proper time to return.
He’s going via musculoskeletal points – in any other case often known as rising pains – and as we noticed with Kaide Gordon, it does take an undetermined period of time.
What Klopp stated (pre-Newcastle): “With Stefan, in the event you ask, ‘how do you’re feeling?’ he says, ‘good’ and ‘might you prepare?’ and sure, he might.
“Nevertheless it’s simply we’ve to be smart, that’s how it’s. It’s a rising difficulty, it’s not rising however due to his progress and this age, we simply should watch out.”
Kostas Tsimikas – Damaged collarbone
Out since: December 23 (vs. Arsenal)
Anticipated return: Later in season
Simply as he was rising in confidence and stature within the aspect, damage struck – and never a pleasant one both.
A collarbone damage sometimes extends into months and as This Is Anfield‘s David Lynch reported, we perceive that Tsimikas is optimistic over his prospects of that includes once more throughout this marketing campaign.
What Klopp stated: “Kostas Tsimikas, his collarbone is certainly damaged.
“All the remainder [with his injury], we’ve to see. Out for a very long time, which is difficult to swallow for us with the Robbo scenario.”
Joel Matip – ACL
Out since: December 3 (vs. Fulham)
Anticipated return: Out for season
After a run of 21 appearances within the matchday squad – amounting to 14 outings – Matip was dealt a season-ending blow along with his ACL damage.
We is not going to see him don the crimson shirt once more this season and with it being the final 12 months of his contract, a brand new one will have to be signed if we’re to have the prospect of seeing him play for the membership once more.
Klopp expects the membership to do the proper factor and lengthen his phrases, however what that appears like with reference to restoration and taking part in time stays to be seen.
What Klopp stated (Dec 8): “I’m fairly positive the membership informed Joel already that, no matter occurs, so long as he’s injured every little thing is ok.
“Now we’ve to make the choice with Joel the way it takes care of that. That’s a traditional factor to do however he deserves all of the help from us and he’ll get it.”
