With Kostas Tsimikas out for a prolonged interval, Liverpool shall be hoping for the swift return of Andy Robertson, however the Scot nonetheless faces a protracted wait.
Following Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal, Liverpool’s damage checklist stands at eight senior gamers, together with a brand new doubt over Luis Diaz.
Tsimikas is the newest to be sidelined – the Greek struggling a damaged collarbone – becoming a member of Robertson (shoulder), Diogo Jota (hamstring), Alexis Mac Allister (knee), Joel Matip (ACL), Thiago (hip), Stefan Bajcetic (calf) and Ben Doak (MCL) out.
Klopp has already defined the plan for Joe Gomez to fill in throughout the absence of each of his senior left-backs, whereas Luke Chambers is amongst these out there in reserve.
However the emphasis shall be on Robertson returning first to full coaching after which to motion, with the supervisor hopeful of a comeback subsequent month.
The Athletic‘s James Pearce has defined, nonetheless, that the No. 26 is unlikely to be out there for choice till “late January.”
On the very least that can see him miss 4 extra video games, together with the Premier League clashes with Burnley (Dec 26) and Newcastle (Jan 1).
Robertson may also miss the FA Cup third-round tie in opposition to Arsenal (Jan 7) and the primary leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals at house to Fulham (Jan 10).
The journey to Bournemouth on January 21 might feasibly be thought-about “late January,” although reporting an actual date for the left-back’s return could be purely speculative.
Liverpool are at present slated for six video games in January, with the second leg at Fulham (Jan 24) and the league go to of Chelsea (Jan 31) additionally on the cardboard.
But when the Reds beat Arsenal within the FA Cup, a fourth-round tie will land on the weekend of January 27/28.
It appears as if Liverpool can hope to have Robertson firmly again within the fold at that stage, however any means to expedite his return could be explored.
The membership might already be with out two extra gamers for almost all of January and into February, with Mohamed Salah and Wataru Endo departing for the Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup.
Each will depart Merseyside to affix their nationwide groups instantly after the Newcastle recreation on New 12 months’s Day.
