Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp provides injury update ahead of Wolves fixture
One of the major reasons why Liverpool are not at their best season is the frequency of injuries to key players. Even at this point in time, six players find themselves out of action which is why the Reds are struggling to set a full-strength playing XI as well.
The Reds travel to Wolverhampton for the second time in a span of 15 days to face them, but this time in the Premier League instead of the FA Cup. With a number of key players unavailable for this game due to various injury issues, it will certainly be a tough challenge.
Gaffer Jurgen Klopp talked about the situation and provided an injury update in his pre-match press conference ahead of this weekend’s clash against Julen Lopetegui’s side.
Here is what he said via Liverpool Echo:
“Generally, it’s looking better. Jota had a full session with the team this week. I think he will be pretty much back in training next week. Bobby is getting closer.”
“Luis is running now, that will take a few weeks still. Ibou is out. Virgil is getting closer, but not ready for the game. Nothing else so far but there are still two hours until training.”
Injury-update from the gaffer
Great news to hear that Diogo Jota could be back in team training by next week. It has almost seemed like the Reds missed his clinical ability in front of goal this season. So is the case with Roberto Firmino and Virgil van Dijk as well. Also, Luis Diaz and Ibrahima Konate will, unfortunately, take more time to return to team training.
One injury too many for the Reds as there is absolutely no doubt that the Reds could certainly have been in a much better position with the availability of these players for a longer duration. The second half of the campaign for the Reds has not been great so far.
In six games in 2023, the Reds have won only one. It is absolutely shocking how the Reds were in a quadruple competing season less than a year ago and now the way we are playing, it doesn’t seem sustainable.
In the upcoming weeks, it will be important for the Reds to focus on regaining their confidence and stability. This can be achieved through a combination of tactical adjustments and player rotations.
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To conclude, the return of key players from injury will provide a much-needed boost to the team, and the coaching staff should work to ensure that they are reintegrated into the team as smoothly as possible.
