Jurgen Klopp has offered an injury update ahead of Liverpool’s upcoming match against Bournemouth, revealing that key players, including Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Andy Robertson, won’t be available for the Sunday game.
Klopp mentioned in his pre-match press conference that while the injured players are progressing positively, none of them are expected to be back for the Bournemouth game. He mentioned, “All going in the right direction, getting closer and closer, but for the Bournemouth game, I don’t expect anyone back.”
Although Alexander-Arnold won’t be fit for the Bournemouth clash, Klopp’s update suggests a more optimistic outlook. Initially expected to return by the end of the month, the 25-year-old right-back may make an earlier comeback.
Klopp hinted that players might be ready for the subsequent game against Fulham, indicating positive progress for Alexander-Arnold, Dom Szoboszlai, and Robertson. While Robertson has been spotted at the training center, Szoboszlai’s non-serious issue could see him return soon.
The manager did not provide updates on the return timeline for Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic. Despite missing some crucial players, Klopp’s positive tone suggests that the Reds will navigate through the upcoming challenges, with the potential return of Alexander-Arnold and others looming in the near future.
