A complete of 23 gamers have been sidelined by harm this season and 6 are at present within the therapy room, however what’s the newest on their returns?
Jurgen Klopp has welcomed again Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino and Arthur from harm in current weeks however on the identical time has seen 4 different gamers sidelines.
It’s a cycle which Liverpool have discovered arduous to interrupt this season, solely six members of the senior squad have did not miss a recreation resulting from a health problem.
With 5 video games over an 18-day interval now on the horizon, right here’s what Liverpool’s harm checklist appears like.
Darwin Nunez – Shoulder
Out since: Crystal Palace (A)To return: Wolves (H) or Man United (H)
Darwin Nunez sustained his shoulder harm at Newcastle and whereas he did play in opposition to Actual Madrid, due to an injection, one other knock dominated him out at Palace.
With no “structural injury,” the hope is that the ache will ease and Nunez could make a swift return however having not been capable of “transfer the arm in any respect,” there’s no assure.
What Klopp mentioned (after Palace): “It was OK with an injection in opposition to Madrid, as a result of there’s no structural injury – it’s very painful.
“We now have to see how lengthy that can take, however that was the rationale for him [not playing].”
Ibrahima Konate – Hamstring
Out since: January 29 (vs. Brighton)To return: Early March
The Frenchman was handed an preliminary three to four-week timeline for his hamstring harm, and he has nearly surpassed the latter, however, fortunately, is now again in coaching.
For comparability, Virgil van Dijk, who was additionally sidelined with a hamstring harm earlier this yr, missed six weeks of motion, however Konate is closing in on his return – which will probably be most welcomed.
What Klopp mentioned (pre-Palace): “Ibou is close to however had two periods with us after a protracted harm.”
Thiago – Hip
Out since: February 7 (vs. Wolves)To return: Mid-March
Earlier this month Klopp admitted Thiago can be “out for some time” with a hip drawback, with an preliminary timeline of 4 weeks broadly speculated.
The Echo did report not lengthy after that some members of workers are “hopeful” the Spaniard is not going to be sidelined for so long as these preliminary experiences.
It may see the No. 6 come again into competition earlier than the worldwide break.
Luis Diaz – Knee
Out since: October 9 (vs. Arsenal)To return: Mid-late March
Luis Diaz continues to make constructive steps ahead on his comeback, coaching often on the out of doors pitches at Kirkby however he has but to return to full coaching.
The hope has lengthy been that he’ll no less than be in competition for the away leg in opposition to Actual Madrid on March 15 and that timeline nonetheless appears inside attain, however he’ll solely be again within the XI after the worldwide break.
What Klopp mentioned (pre-Newcastle): “Luis not but [ready].”
Joe Gomez – Hamstring
Out since: Actual Madrid (H)To return: Doubtless after worldwide break
The newest participant to succumb to a hamstring harm, Joe Gomez was withdrawn throughout the defeat to Actual Madrid and faces a interval on the sidelines for the primary time this season.
He has been named in 35 of the 36 matchday squads this season however now faces no less than a couple of weeks on the sidelines, with a return probably after the March worldwide break.
What Klopp mentioned (pre-Palace): “They’re each [Gomez and Nunez] injured.”
Calvin Ramsay – Knee
Out since: Late JanuaryTo return: Subsequent season
It’s been a tumultuous debut season for Calvin Ramsay, with a again harm protecting him sidelined for four-and-a-half months and now a critical knee problem.
The younger right-back underwent surgical procedure in mid-February and the supervisor has all however dominated out a return this season, with focus rightly turned towards being prepared for 2023/24.
What Klopp mentioned (pre-Newcastle): “Now he has that harm and that is the season over.
“Even when he may come again a bit earlier, that is unnecessary. As a result of now it’s actually [time] to construct the boy up bodily after which have a brand new begin once we go once more.”
