Liverpool clash with Forest sees a plague of injuries, sidelining key players like Salah, raising concerns over squad depth and match prospects.
A Long List of Injuries for Liverpool Continues: Defensive Lineup Doubtful Ahead of Nottingham Forest Clash
The latest update on Liverpool’s squad reveals a potential crisis ahead of their clash against Nottingham Forest.
Mohamed Salah, a key attacker, is set to miss the game due to an issue he picked up after the Brentford match.
This absence adds to Liverpool’s injury concerns, with Darwin Nunez and Dominik Szoboszlai returning to training but not yet confirmed for the upcoming fixture.
Additionally, the defensive lineup is also affected, with doubts surrounding the fitness of Wataru Endo, Andy Robertson, and Alexis Mac Allister, who have been dealing with illness and injury concerns.
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Jurgen Klopp’s Squad Dilemma: Injury Woes Complicate Liverpool’s Depth Ahead of Nottingham Forest Clash
Despite signs of improvement in Liverpool’s injury situation, manager Jurgen Klopp faces challenges assembling a competitive squad.
Klopp said,
“Darwin and Dom trained yesterday with the team. So, they looked good, but we have to wait [to see] how they react.
Wataru and Robbo didn’t, but there is the plan that they join in today, that’s the idea but we have to see if that really works out.”
The absence of players like Ryan Gravenberch, who sustained an ankle ligament injury against Chelsea, further complicates team selection.
Klopp may turn to alternatives such as Jayden Danns, Lewis Koumas, James McConnell, and Bobby Clark to fill in the gaps.
However, with Salah’s absence and ongoing uncertainties regarding other players’ fitness, Liverpool’s depth will be tested against Nottingham Forest.
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Salah’s Uncertain Return Adds to Liverpool’s Squad Woes Ahead of Nottingham Forest Clash
Klopp remains cautiously optimistic about Salah’s recovery but confirms his unavailability for the upcoming game.
The Egyptian forward is on the path to recovery, yet his return timeline remains uncertain.
Meanwhile, concerns linger over the fitness of Endo, Robertson, and Mac Allister, as they rejoin first-team training.
With a lengthy list of sidelined players including Thiago Alcantara, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson Becker, and others, Klopp faces a significant challenge in fielding a competitive squad for the crucial Premier League encounter against Nottingham Forest.
