Jürgen Klopp’s huge boost to Liverpool’s injury report comes as six players are expected to miss Crystal Palace.

Jürgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, will start Crystal Palace without at least six players. However, Alisson Becker might return to goal after healing from an injury.

Liverpool might be without up to seven important players as it gets ready to meet Crystal Palace. Following a 2-0 victory over Sheffield United, Jürgen Klopp revealed that Joël Matip would most certainly miss the rest of the season with a serious knee injury, which severely damaged the team’s confidence.

Andy Robertson, Thiago Alcântara, Stefan Bajčetić, Alisson Becker, and Diogo Jota are among the other injured players he joins. Alexis Mac Allister, who was forced to withdraw from the Sheffield United game due to injury, may also miss the Crystal Palace meeting.

Matip’s passing is very noteworthy. Matip sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage, which Klopp later confirmed. The defender was forced off the pitch during Liverpool’s victory over Fulham. “It’s an ACL, so that’s what I unfortunately expected from the first second,” said Klopp. That was how everything appeared. Very regrettable.”

Matip’s future with Liverpool is still up in the air because his contract is slated to expire in June and ACL injuries usually need several months of recuperation time. It is possible that this was the 32-year-old’s last game with the Reds.

Another player whose status is uncertain is Mac Allister. Around the sixty-minute mark of the Sheffield United game, Mac Allister was replaced due to a knee injury. While telling supporters on Instagram that he was well and would be back soon, Klopp seemed unsure about his quick comeback during Friday’s press conference. It is anticipated that he would make a comeback following this game.

Another player excited to get back into the game is Diogo Jota. Due to a muscular injury, he hasn’t been able to play since November 25. However, he has just started practicing again. Although his anticipated return date is unknown, he returned to running earlier this week.

Alisson Becker has begun practicing with the first squad and appears ready to make a quick return. Due to a thigh injury, he hasn’t played since the draw with Manchester City last month. “I don’t know if Alisson is good enough now for tomorrow [against Crystal Palace], but he looks good,” Klopp remarked. I must confirm that with Ali, of course, as well as the coaches and the medical staff.”

It is anticipated that Robertson, Bajčetić, and Thiago will not make a comeback until 2024 due to long-term injuries. Robertson hasn’t played since October due to a shoulder dislocation that needs to be surgically repaired. Since April, Thiago has not played, and it was revealed last month that he had suffered a setback in his recuperation. Conversely, Bajčetić is addressing growth-related concerns.

According to Liverpool.com, even though Klopp stated it was doubtful the Reds would pursue a defender in January, doing nothing would be a significant risk. Alisson’s return to Crystal Palace would be a significant advantage in the interim.