Liverpool team news: suspension list, and injury vs. Crystal Palace

When Liverpool plays Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday lunchtime, they have the opportunity to shoot up to the top of the Premier League table—at least for a few hours.

Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai provided the game-winning strikes as the Reds defeated Sheffield United 2-0 on Wednesday to extend their winning streak to three games across all competitions.

After the midweek round of games, Jurgen Klopp’s team is only two points behind Arsenal. Since the Gunners don’t play until 3 p.m. on Saturday, a Liverpool victory over Palace would allow them to briefly hold the top spot.

Sports Mole compiles the most recent injury and suspension updates for Liverpool prior to their matchup with the Eagles, who were defeated 2-0 by Bournemouth on Wednesday night.

Alexis Mac Allister

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: December 9 (vs. Palace)

In the opening half of Wednesday’s match, Alexis Mac Allister took a blow to the knee and eventually had to be substituted just before the hour. It is unlikely that the midfield player will be declared fit for the match at Selhurst Park after Klopp disclosed that the player needed stitches for his wound.

Joel Matip

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

In the exciting 4-3 victory against Fulham last weekend, Joel Matip tore his ACL completely. The Cameroonian defender is anticipated to miss the remainder of the season due to injury, which might mean a harsh end to his career with the Reds before his contract expires in the summer.

Alisson Becker

Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: December 14 (vs. Union SG)

As he recovers from a thigh injury, Alisson Becker ought to be the first person out of the Liverpool hospital, but he won’t be prepared to play against the Eagles.

Diogo Jota

Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscular
Possible return date: December 26 (vs. Burnley)

Diogo Jota, like Alisson, had to leave the game against Manchester City last month due to a muscular issue. Unlike his goalie, Jota’s injury won’t go away right away, so he might play again before the year is up.

Andrew Robertson

Status: Out
Type of injury: Shoulder
Possible return date: January 1 (vs. Newcastle United)

Although Andrew Robertson is steadily recovering from surgery to mend a dislocated shoulder two months ago, the New Year is still thought to be his most likely return date.

Thiago Alcantara

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hip
Possible return date: January 1 (vs. Newcastle United)

Due to a hip injury, Thiago Alcantara hasn’t been spotted in a Liverpool uniform since April. The Spanish midfielder has also experienced two setbacks, meaning he won’t be back until at least January.

Stefan Bajcetic

Status: Out
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: Unknown

Before being sidelined once more due to a calf issue, Stefan Bajcetic fully healed from an adductor injury. There is presently no word on when the teenager would return to action.

More news……

Liverpool and two other Premier League rivals are vying for the 25-year-old South American’s signature.

Douglas Luiz, a midfielder for Aston Villa, has been connected to a departure from the team in recent months.

According to a report from 90 Min, Liverpool has now entered the competition for the 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder, who is reportedly being watched by many Premier League clubs.

It seems that Liverpool has expressed interest in signing the player should he decide to leave Aston Villa. Liverpool could use more players like the 25-year-old, who has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most dependable midfielders.

Alexis Mac Allister has had to fill in as their defensive midfielder this season because they were unable to buy a quality player during the summer transfer window. The Argentine international is better suited as a number eight, and Mac Allister will be able to play for his country now that Luiz has arrived.

Luiz could finish off Jurgen Klopp’s midfield group for the foreseeable future and would be a great fit for the Liverpool midfield.

The athlete has also been connected to Manchester City and Arsenal.

The player may find the chance to play for a major club appealing, but it appears that the West Midlands club is unwilling to allow him go in January. This season, Aston Villa has been very strong, and they are trying to qualify for the Champions League. It is unclear if Liverpool will want to make a test offer in January, but they won’t want to deplete the team anytime soon