Tag: Thiago Alcantara

  • Ten players depart Liverpool as Arne Slot starts the post-Jurgen Klopp era’s makeover.

    Ten players depart Liverpool as Arne Slot starts the post-Jurgen Klopp era’s makeover.

    Ten players, including Thiago and Joel Matip, are departing Liverpool as the club approves the exits of many stars whose contracts

    Ten players, including Thiago and Joel Matip, are departing Liverpool as the club approves the exits of many stars whose contracts at Anfield expired last month.

    As Arne Slot takes over, the ten out-of-contract Liverpool players have now departed Anfield, with Thiago being one of the more well-known departures.

    The Reds had already announced that a number of players, whose contracts were set to expire at the end of June, would not be staying at Anfield and would instead be moving on to new pastures. Slot started working recently and is currently reviewing the team that he took over from Jurgen Klopp.

    After a spell of injuries on Merseyside, Thiago, who originally signed with Bayern Munich in 2020, was granted permission to depart. The Spaniard was supposed to do a lot, and while he occasionally lived up to the expectations, he never did.

    The other well-known figure who has been let to depart is Joel Matip. The Cameroonian was one of the players that joined Virgil van Dijk at the centre of defence during the team’s victory in the 2019 Champions League final. But just like Thiago, he was always getting hurt.

    Ten players, including Thiago and Joel Matip, are departing Liverpool as the club approves the exits of many stars whose contracts

    After Matip’s years of service, Klopp had stated he hoped Liverpool would offer him a new contract, but that hasn’t happened. “I’m pretty sure the club will show their class, just as they should,” he stated. “I believe they have already informed Joel that whatever occurs, as long as he is hurt, everything will be OK. We now need to decide with Joel what to do next.

    That’s a typical action, but he deserves all of our support, and he will receive it. Although I would argue that he merits a new contract, it is not my choice. I am unable to sign these documents.”

    Other academy talents Mateusz Musialowski, Adam Lewis, and Melkamu Frauendorf have also been granted permission to depart. Lewis made his first-team debut in an FA Cup replay against Shrewsbury Town in February 2020, but he had spent the previous four seasons on loan. All three of the players have represented the senior team. Frauendorf’s debut versus Shrewsbury was also her first start. Musialowski was out for the first time this year in March.

    Other academy players who have left Liverpool include Nathan Giblin, Francis Gyimah, Luke Hewitson, Niall Osborne, and Cody Pennington. They’ll have to look for work somewhere else. In his first summer, Slot has a few more important decisions to make.

    Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah’s futures are still up for debate. Clubs in Saudi Arabia are interested in Salah because he can still cost a high fee, while Nunez has struggled to score on a consistent basis even after signing for a high price.

    Thiago Alcantara, Joel Matip, Adam Lewis, Melkamu Frauendorf, Mateusz Musialowski, Nathan Giblin, Francis Gyimah, Luke Hewitson, Niall Osborne, and Cody Pennington are the entire list of Liverpool players who have left.

  • Ten Liverpool players are departing as part of Arne Slot’s summer transfer plan.

    Ten Liverpool players are departing as part of Arne Slot’s summer transfer plan.

    Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara

    After losing a number of squad members, Liverpool will be trying to finish deals this summer.

    Ten players who have reached the end of their Liverpool career will say goodbye to the club today. Contacts usually end on June 30, as is customary throughout the English top flight.

    Now that this day has arrived, the Reds will formally say goodbye to several people who were once part of their organisation.

    At the first team level, Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara are now unrestricted free agents and will not have their contracts extended. During their tenure on Merseyside, both players have experienced their fair share of injury issues, which probably had an impact on the decision about their future.

    Adrian is another player whose contract expires today; he has been extended an offer. What will happen next with the Spaniard, who has allegedly agreed to return to his boyhood club Real Betis, is still unknown at this time. The 37-year-old may still stay at Anfield, however this is not definite.

    Adam Lewis, Mateusz Musialowski, and Melkamu Frauendorf—all of whom have played senior level for the club—are making their way out the door at the Academy level. While Musialowski had to wait until March of this year for his chance after being used from the bench in a Europa League victory over Sparta Prague, Lewis made his first-team debut in an FA Cup replay against Shrewsbury Town in February 2020 but has spent the last four seasons out on loan. Frauendorf also made their maiden start against Shrewsbury, though it was in January 2022.

    The club chose not to extend terms with the young players, therefore fellow Academy players Nathan Giblin, Francis Gyimah, Luke Hewitson, Niall Osborne, and Cody Pennington will also be starting new chapters in their lives as of right now. Goalkeepers Jacob Poytress and Reece Trueman have been given the chance to continue their career with the team, just like Adrian did, but there has been no update regarding their commitment to this choice.

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    RB Leipzig is interested in Liverpool midfielder as clubs are looking for summer transfer

    Hull City

    The most recent transfer rumours from Liverpool indicate that 21-year-old Tyler Morton is drawing attention from across the continent for the summer.

    According to reports, RB Leipzig and other European teams are interested in signing Tyler Morton, a midfield player for Liverpool, on a permanent summer transfer.

    Morton, 21, a Wirral native, joined the Reds academy at the age of seven and appeared in nine first-team games under Jurgen Klopp. The last was in March 2022 and as roads into a regular starting berth are often restricted at Anfield, he has exploited Championship loans to get the majority of his senior experience to far.

    His first term away from the club was with Blackburn Rovers, turning out 46 times for the Lancashire club, then last season he enjoyed playing a crucial position in the engine room of Liam Rosenior’s Hull City side, who nearly lost out on the play-offs. The Liverpool loanee’s achievements were rewarded when he scooped up the division’s young player of the month award in December.

    Under new head coach Arne Slot, Morton is scheduled to return to Merseyside for preseason training. However, The Times reports that he may be traded soon after, as many prominent teams are reportedly interested in signing him to a long-term contract this summer.

    Leading the charge is RB Leipzig, who have experience doing business with Anfield executives. The two teams worked out a £60 million deal for Dominik Szoboszlai last summer, and then they had a less than ideal loan experience with Fabio Carvalho.

    Along with unidentified Premier League rivals, the article claims clubs “the calibre of Sevilla, Feyenoord, Eintracht Frankfurt” are also interested in the midfield player.

    It is reported ‘nearly every’ Championship club would like to take Morton on loan for the season ahead also, yet it is now the player’s wish to advance his career at the next level. He last renewed his Liverpool contract in January 2023, and his exit is believed to hinge on the club’s evaluation of valuation, Slot’s perceptions once pre-season training is begun and lastly Morton’s own plans.

  • The 24-year-old midfielder wowed the Liverpool emissaries after scouting him.

    The 24-year-old midfielder wowed the Liverpool emissaries after scouting him.

    The 24-year-old midfielder wowed the Liverpool emissaries after scouting him.

    Ederson, an Atalanta midfield player, has been linked to Liverpool.

    According to Tuttosport, the Reds have been following the 24-year-old midfielder closely this season and are pleased with his play. This season, Ederson has been a crucial member of Atalanta’s squad and has contributed to their UEFA Europa League victory. The Reds will have had a close-up look at the Brazilian while he was playing in the Europa League against Liverpool.

    It will be fascinating to watch if they make an official offer in response to their shown interest.

    It goes without saying that Ederson would be a fantastic addition to Liverpool’s midfield this summer if they were to recruit a top-tier central player. He might be an important player for the Reds because he possesses the physicality and technical skills necessary to succeed in the Premier League.

    Thiago Alcantara and Liverpool have parted ways, so they will need to find a suitable replacement.

    The Reds’ season has been lacklustre; they only managed to win the Carabao Cup, despite having pushed for the quadruple until the final few weeks of play.

    Liverpool needs quality players if they are to make a good comeback the following season. When the summer window opens, one of their top aims will be to strengthen the midfield.

    Ederson will contribute goals and inventiveness to the team in addition to providing defensive cover.

    The 24-year-old midfielder has demonstrated his abilities in Serie A, and if the chance arises, he will try his luck in the Premier League.

    Being one of the greatest teams in England, Liverpool will present the Brazilian midfield player with an alluring possibility to join them. They might give him the chance to contend for significant trophies in the upcoming years.

    Ederson is approaching his prime, and should the deal go through, he will aim to make a name for himself as a vital member of the Reds team.

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    This summer, Liverpool should sign five players and sell four, including Arne Slot’s “first wish.”

    After an emotional final season with Liverpool, Arne Slot has formally announced that he will succeed Jurgen Klopp. The Reds are about

    a look at the players Liverpool ought to be targeting this summer and who they ought to add to their roster.

    After an emotional final season with Liverpool, Arne Slot has formally announced that he will succeed Jurgen Klopp. The Reds are about to undergo a lot of upheaval, and there is a lot of conjecture on the players that might join and leave the team during this impending new regime.

    As the summer transfer window draws near, we’ve examined Liverpool’s current roster to identify four players who ought to be let go before the new campaign begins, as well as five individuals the Reds should be pushing to sign in order to boost their squad and contend for the championship once more.

    1. Sepp van den Berg (Sell)

    1. Sepp van den Berg

    Many people predicted that Van den Berg would become a star at Liverpool, but like many other young players over the years, he has had difficulty breaking into the first squad. He is currently on his third loan stint away from Anfield, and given that Liverpool is actively looking for new centre backs, he doesn’t seem much closer to competing for a spot in the starting lineup.

    2. Calvin Ramsay (sell)

    Calvin Ramsay

    Speaking of young players at Anfield, Conor Bradley has performed admirably this year, and with Trent Alexander-Arnold and him at right-back, there is hardly any space for additional competition. Calvin Ramsay will be better off pursuing a move where he will be a starting option because his chances of competing for a regular berth in this Liverpool team are very limited.

    3. Caoimhin Kelleher (sell)

    This summer, Liverpool should sign five players and sell four, including Arne Slot's "first wish."

    Liverpool would suffer if they were to sell Kelleher, although it is unlikely that they will do so given how well he has performed this season as an Alisson substitute. However, the Reds just aren’t able to give him the starting position he deserves, thus the club ought to give him the chance to be an unquestionable first choice elsewhere.

    4. Nat Phillips.(sell)

    This summer, Liverpool should sign five players and sell four, including Arne Slot's "first wish."

    When Nat Phillips filled in during Liverpool’s terrible defensive injury crisis in the 2020–21 campaign, he greatly impressed. But since then, he has dropped back down the hierarchy and been leased out three more times.

  • Real Madrid and Barcelona compete for the Liverpool star, as two summer transfer objectives are determined.

    Real Madrid and Barcelona compete for the Liverpool star, as two summer transfer objectives are determined.

    Real Madrid and Barcelona compete for the Liverpool star, as two summer transfer objectives are determined.

    Current Liverpool news as two major transfer priorities are determined ahead of the summer while players in Brazil are being scouted.Real Madrid is clamouring for a Reds star.

    Priorities have reportedly emerged before the transfer window opens, and Liverpool is rumoured to have dispatched its senior scout to South America in order to evaluate a few prospects before the summer. Real Madrid and Barcelona, meanwhile, are rumoured to be eyeing a summer transfer for a Reds midfield player.

    Arne Slot will lose a few well-known players, but Liverpool will gain more players than Jürgen Klopp will take away from the Dutchman. Signing crucial players like Virgil van Dijk to new contracts will be just as important, if not more so, than any potential transfer transaction. This is your summary of the most recent Liverpool news.

    Liverpool embarks on a scouting expedition to South America.

    According to 90Min, chief scout Barry Hunter has already travelled to Brazil in search of the nation’s brightest young players. It is suggested that Liverpool would evaluate South American players in addition to those in Europe’s top divisions.

    Liverpool’s two positional priority this summer are center-back and attack, the source claims, in addition to their pursuit for players in Brazil. Given the current state of the squad, major alterations are not necessary, although further improvements would ideally come well before the start of preseason.

    Barcelona and Real Madrid battles for the Liverpool star

    Barry Hunter

    On the same day as Jürgen Klopp (and Joël Matip), Thiago Alcântara, a midfielder for Liverpool, bid Anfield farewell. The Spanish star left Merseyside after four years. Regrettably, his injuries plagued him throughout of his time at Liverpool.

    However, Fichajes claims that the 33-year-old would be open to returning to Spain and that Real Madrid and Barcelona are eager to sign him on a free transfer. The latter may even give him a role on Hansi Flick’s coaching staff (as a player and coach simultaneously) when the former Germany manager succeeds Xavi, who is set to depart Barcelona this summer, according to AS.

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    Liverpool is working harder to sign a £51 million attacker ahead of the summer transfer window.

    Liverpool is working harder to sign a £51 million attacker ahead of the summer transfer window.

    After Jurgen Klopp bid the team farewell over the weekend, Liverpool are prepared to embark on a new chapter under manager Arne Slot.

    With a competitive team that won the Carabao Cup and placed third in the Premier League this year, the German manager departs Liverpool.

    To regain success both at home and in Europe, the Reds must still make adjustments.

    Tutto Juve reports that Liverpool will boost up their efforts to recruit Federico Chiesa, a winger for Juventus, in order to bolster their assault. They also say that Chiesa may fetch as much as £51 million.

    Club representatives saw Juventus’ victory over Atalanta in the Coppa Italia final. The versatile Italian wide-forward, who can play multiple positions, is being watched by the Reds.

    The Premier League team would be wise to pursue him as a transfer target given his versatility in playing on the wing or behind the striker.

    Following the return of Julian Ward and Michael Edwards to the team, the Merseyside club made the decision to bolster the assault by adding significant players to the roster.

    Pedro Neto of Wolves (via Telegraph) and Mohammed Kudus of West Ham United (via Fichajes) have both been identified as possible targets for this summer.

    They are, nevertheless, thinking about making a move for Chiesa, who finished the season with two assists and seven goals in 31 Serie A appearances.

    His present contract with Juventus expires in2025, and negotiations to extend it have reached a deadlock.

    Liverpool has an opportunity to seize this uncertainty and approach the player.

    This summer, Liverpool needs a new wide attacker.

    The transfer for the Juventus player demonstrates Liverpool’s goal to bolster their attack in the upcoming campaign.

    Diogo Jota experienced fitness problems last season, and Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo displayed erratic play.

    The Serie A team is said to want to keep the player, but a price of about £51 million should be sufficient to sign him.

  • Significant information on Thiago Alcantara signing a new contract, exclusively from Liverpool

    Significant information on Thiago Alcantara signing a new contract, exclusively from Liverpool

    Given that Thiago Alcantara's contract expires in the summer, is he leaving Liverpool

    Given that Thiago Alcantara’s contract expires in the summer, is he leaving Liverpool with Jurgen Klopp?

    Thiago Alcantara is not expected to remain with Liverpool past this summer, sources have told Football Insider.

    After missing nearly a year due to a hip ailment, the 32-year-old has just recently resumed activity.

    During that period, Thiago experienced a number of hurdles in his recuperation process before making his eagerly anticipated return from the bench in Sunday’s (3-1) away loss against Arsenal. He is anticipated to be included in the team for Saturday’s Premier League matchup with Burnley.

    After acquiring the midfield player from Bayern Munich in 2020, Jurgen Klopp has developed a deep affection for him and, when the player is healthy, nearly always finds room for him in his lineup.

    He is viewed by Klopp as having a distinct skill set from any of his other midfield players and being able to control the play of the team in a way that very few players worldwide can.

    To stand a chance of receiving an extension, Thiago is thought to need to remain healthy and contribute significantly for the remainder of the 2023–24 season, as Klopp is expected to leave this summer.

    The former Spain international’s current contract at Anfield is set to end in June when he turns 33.

    On Merseyside, Thiago is rumoured to make £200,000 per week, but he hasn’t signed a contract extension since joining the team.

    Since his original signing, the right-footer has only made 98 appearances for Liverpool and has not been a consistent starter.

    In the 2022–23 season, he only made 14 league starts due to a variety of injuries that limited his playing time.

    The most recent summer transfer window saw a major midfield overhaul for Klopp’s Liverpool team with the arrival of Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Wataru Endo, and Dominik Szoboszlai.

    Fabinho and Jordan Henderson were two of the midfield players who left Anfield.

    The arrival of Thiago might help Liverpool win the Premier League.

    Despite having played one more game than second-place Man City, who have played one fewer game, the Reds are currently leading the league with 51 points.

    More news…….

    Liverpool has made the initial move to replace Jurgen Klopp as manager by hiring a manager with 83 career victories.

    Liverpool has made the initial move to replace Jurgen Klopp as manager by hiring a manager with 83 career victories.

    Liverpool has made the initial move to replace Jurgen Klopp as manager by hiring a manager with 83 career victories.

    As Liverpool begins to get ready for life without Jürgen Klopp at Anfield, they have now been in touch with Xabi Alonso.

    That’s what Foot Mercato says.

    What’s new with Liverpool and Xabi Alonso, then? Let’s examine this.

    Xabi Alonso is contacted by Liverpool
    Since Klopp made his announcement that he will be departing Liverpool this summer, the 42-year-old has been seen by many as the front-runner to succeed him.

    Foot Mercato reports that the Reds have now been in touch with Alonso.

    According to the French news source, Liverpool is now able to move forward with their plans to sign the Spaniard after the current campaign.

    But according to reports, Alonso is still happy at Bayer Leverkusen, so for now, it’s just an inquiry from Liverpool rather than something more substantial.

    This season, the Tolosa-born tactician has gained recognition in Germany as Bayer Leverkusen has astonishingly yet to drop a game after 30 games.

    With 16 victories and 4 ties in 20 games, Alonso has Bayer Leverkusen leading the Bundesliga. The team is also undefeated in the DFB-Pokal and the UEFA Europa League.

    The former Liverpool player, who played 210 games, has managed 165 games and overseen 83 victories overall. It is an incredible record to say the least.

    Liverpool considers one individual to be a potential replacement for Xabi Alonso.

    Pep Guardiola regards Liverpool's £17 million contender to succeed Jurgen Klopp as highly qualified.

    According to Foot Mercato, Alonso might decide to take over at Real Madrid or Bayern Munich at some point, thus Liverpool would need to find other options.

    Gianluigi Longari of TV Dello Sport claims that Ruben Amorim of Sporting CP is one substitute that “stands out” to the Reds.

    In Lisbon, the Portuguese strategist has performed admirably, leading Sporting to its first Primeira Liga championship since 2002 in 2021.

    As Liverpool looks to appoint Alonso as their top pick, be careful to monitor this development.

  • Salah and the four potential January departures from Liverpool

    Salah and the four potential January departures from Liverpool

    Salah and the four potential January departures from Liverpool

    In an attempt to solidify their title challenge, Liverpool will examine their alternatives during the January transfer window; yet, making additions may require Jurgen Klopp to part with some of his best players.

    The Reds, who spent over €150 million in the summer, are currently one point behind Premier League leaders Arsenal. However, due to injuries to important players, it is possible that purchases will be made this winter.

    Liverpool signed Cody Gakpo in January of last year, signalling that they would be amenable to a suitable deal should one come up, but it’s probable they’ll need to offload players before adding any big names to their roster.

    FootballTransfers examines which players might depart Anfield in order to assist Klopp with any upcoming acquisitions next month.

    Thiago Alcantara

    Salah and the four potential January departures from Liverpool

    Thiago Alcantara’s tenure at Liverpool is probably coming to an end in 2024 because his contract is set to expire in the summer and an extension seems improbable.

    Although Klopp anticipates that the 32-year-old will be eligible for selection next month, it’s possible that Thiago is being sold to get Liverpool a return on a player who will be leaving for free and hasn’t been a regular member of the team this season. Thiago hasn’t played since April.

    Saudi Arabian teams are rumoured to be interested in Thiago, and Liverpool is willing to accept a lowball offer to remove the Spaniard’s pay so they can use the funds for other projects.

    Fabio Carvalho

    Salah and the four potential January departures from Liverpool

    Fabio Carvalho, who signed with RB Leipzig on loan to replace Dominik Szoboszlai, who transferred to Liverpool at the same time, was expected to have a breakthrough season.

    Carvalho has only made one start in the Bundesliga, which was in September. Since then, he has played fewer than 100 minutes of league football, which is why Liverpool decided to terminate his loan in January.

    Carvalho may be a squad option when he returns, but it’s more likely that the 21-year-old will go out on loan once more to get more first team experience, as Liverpool still think highly of the player despite his difficulties.

    Nat Phillips

    Salah and the four potential January departures from Liverpool

    Nat Phillips, who has made just three starts for Celtic and whose loan with the Scottish giants is set to expire at the end of the month, is another player in a similar situation to Carvalho.

    After Joel Matip suffered a long-term injury, Phillips might be called upon to fill in as backup defender, but it’s more probable that the 26-year-old will be sent on loan or moved permanently.

    With just 18 months remaining on his deal and interest from other teams in the past, Phillips is a player that Liverpool will probably have little trouble cutting ties with despite his meagre 19 Premier League appearances.

    Mohamed Salah

    Salah and the four potential January departures from Liverpool

    Although Liverpool finds it incomprehensible to part with a club legend and their most valuable player in the middle of the season, Saudi Pro League teams will still be trying their luck to get Mohamed Salah.

    Salah is seen as the ideal athlete for Saudi Arabia’s athletic endeavours, and during the summer, they had a proposal of more than €100 million rejected for the Egyptian.

    Salah’s contract expires in 2026, and while Liverpool may accept that he will eventually move to the Gulf, a record transfer offer might encourage the Reds to part ways with their talisman as soon as possible in the hopes of bringing in younger players with a comparable pedigree.

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

    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

  • Seven injured Liverpool players might miss the encounter against Man City.

    Seven injured Liverpool players might miss the encounter against Man City.

    Maxim Bajcetic Bajcetic is also not playing since he experienced a setback in his recuperation from an injury. His current issue is unrelated to the one that ended his historic campaign the previous year. But there's no date of return for the young Spanish man. When Liverpool takes on Manchester City at the Etihad on Saturday, November 25, in their Premier League match at the top of the standings, there are several injury concerns.

    Prior to their victory over Brentford, Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez were sidelined by two further injuries for Liverpool.

    Prior to the arrival of Thomas Frank’s dominant team, Liverpool was concerned about the health of both captain Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch, who were out from the team’s midweek Europa League loss to Toulouse due to illness and injury, respectively.

    Gravenberch was sidelined in the 3-0 victory over Brentford, but the rest of the team did Van Dijk the world of good as he put up another outstanding performance at the back. Additionally, Reds manager Jurgen Klopp had few choices in the midfield because Alexis Mac Allister was suspended for one game and had injuries to Curtis Jones, Thiago Alcantara, and Stefan Bajcetic. Trey Nyoni, a 16-year-old who is highly regarded, had to be included on the bench for the first time since he moved from Leicester City in the summer

    However, defence issues also beset Klopp, as Gomez and Konate joined Andy Robertson on the sidelines. Due to his injury, Konate has been left out of Didier Deschamps’ France squad for their matches against Gibraltar and Greece this month. Axel Disasi, a defender for Chelsea, has taken Konate’s position.

    The official diagnosis pertaining to Konate and Gomez remains undisclosed. Although Mac Allister is expected to make a comeback for Saturday’s top-of-the-table encounter at the Etihad Stadium against Manchester City, Klopp is concerned about some players’ fitness.

    Ibrahima Konate

    Even though Konate’s condition is now unknown, it is serious enough that he will miss France’s next international matches due to it.

    After the international break in October, the 24-year-old returned with a problem that kept him out of Liverpool’s victory over Everton. Last month, Klopp, who has been vocal about his displeasure with the number of fixtures and player welfare, made fun of Les Bleus manager Gérard Deschamps. “He (Konate) did not start tonight,” he declared. Not even in the squad, he is.

    “I adore everything about Ibou, but we’ve taken advantage of this opportunity to give him a little break. Ibou struggles with injuries occasionally, and Monsieur Deschamps gave him 90 and 87 minutes of play in the last two games. Of course, he could have played tonight, but he has another show on Sunday.

    “Tell Monsieur Deschamps that’s how you rest a player,” Ibou instructed. Not thirty minutes only. However, we couldn’t be happier with Ibou. He’s an incredible boy and a great footballer, and France is lucky to have him.

    Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport reported that Konate sat out the Brentford match due to a hamstring injury. He sent the following tweet: “Ibrahima Konaté will not be playing for Liverpool this weekend due to a minor muscle injury he sustained during the warm-up on Thursday in Toulouse while playing in the Europa League. It will take around two weeks to treat his damage.”

    Joe Gomez

    Seven injured Liverpool players might miss the encounter against Man City.

    Considering how well the England international has started the season, Gomez’s absence was unexpected and disappointing.

    The 26-year-old’s play declined the previous campaign, and the Reds were eliminated from the Champions League. He has, nevertheless, thus far demonstrated defensive consistency and adaptability, which has been essential to the team’s early-season success.

    Ryan Gravenberch

    Gravenberch might have made an appearance against Brentford, as Klopp had previously suggested, but he would be ready for selection during the international break.

    Ryan has a minor niggle in his knee, according to the Liverpool boss, who made this announcement on Wednesday. “We hope Brentford has a chance and he will return after the international break, but it doesn’t assist for today. He was running today (Wednesday). This is the reason Toulouse isn’t present.

    Curtis Jones

    Seven injured Liverpool players might miss the encounter against Man City.

    Jones has missed the last three games for the Reds due to a “low grade” hamstring injury he sustained during Liverpool’s Carabao Cup victory over AFC Bournemouth, but he should be back for the trip to Manchester City.

    “Curtis had a minor hamstring problem. He will return after the international break, but not before. It’s a very minor hamstring strain,” Klopp remarked.

    “After receiving a red card for lack of rhythm and winning the games, he was in fantastic shape but felt a touch off. When I took him off against Bournemouth, he was resting in the dressing room and felt something, but he didn’t feel anything there. We had a very low-grade scan, but it cleared him.

    Andy Robertson.

    Seven injured Liverpool players might miss the encounter against Man City.

    Robertson is also not present. After sustaining a dislocated shoulder during the Tartan Army’s loss to Spain in October, the captain of Scotland has been sidelined.

    Following surgery for the injury, Robertson is anticipated to make a comeback in the upcoming year.

    Thiago Alcantara
    As a result of a setback in his recuperation from pelvic surgery, Thiago is still not able to perform.

    The Spaniard’s 31-minute cameo against West Ham United in April was his last appearance for Liverpool. He is anticipated to return in the upcoming year.

    Stefan Bajcetic
    Bajcetic is also not playing since he experienced a setback in his recuperation from an injury. His current issue is unrelated to the one that ended his historic campaign the previous year.

    But there’s no date of return for the young Spanish man.