Liverpool injury news: Jürgen Klopp’s team should be significantly stronger for their match against Spurs thanks to a recent update from Pep Lijnders on Thiago.
After a successful start to the new season for both Jürgen Klopp and Ange Postecoglou’s teams, Liverpool will look to make a statement against Tottenham this weekend.
There are currently only two points separating the teams in the Premier League table, with Spurs drawing twice — once against Brentford and once against Arsenal — to Liverpool’s once. Spurs also got a free midweek day this week to prepare for the match since Fulham eliminated them from the Carabao Cup in the first round of the competition.
The injury that top player James Maddison sustained has been downplayed prior to the game, but Postecoglou may be missing Brennan Johnson due to a hamstring issue.
After a really strong start to the season, a victory for Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium would be a huge lift for the Reds. It would be far more difficult for Klopp’s team to continue to play under the radar if they managed to earn four or six points from their upcoming pair of league matches against Spurs and Brighton, both of which are played away from home.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold returned to team training earlier in the week, and Pep Lijnders stated that he appeared fine, but it was unlikely that he would play against Leicester City in the Carabao Cup.
A return matchup with Tottenham seems imminent, which would be a huge win for Liverpool. Last weekend’s game against West Ham United saw Joe Gomez perform in a hybrid role, but at his best, the Reds vice-captain is a completely different possibility. For the first time since sustaining his injury earlier today, Alexander-Arnold was spotted participating in team practice, which is a strong indication that he will play on Saturday.
Lijnders had stated before Leicester: “He is in a good way.” He has yet to be seen this season. The most crucial thing at the moment is that the healing process is progressing properly.
Regarding the potential return date for Thiago, that update is a little hazy. Although the Spaniard’s fitness must be properly monitored, his availability would be a huge asset.
When the 32-year-old is available, excellent; otherwise, the squad has enough choices to avoid being overstretched. Liverpool will have to regard the player as a luxury item.