Liverpool are gearing up for a crucial Premier League showdown against Manchester City, but Jurgen Klopp may have to navigate the fixture without some key players.
The match holds significant importance for both clubs, with Liverpool just one point behind City in the league standings after a strong start to the season.
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Players who could miss the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester City
In the defensive department, there are concerns about the availability of Ibrahima Konate, who missed the recent victory over Brentford and did not join the French national team for the current international fixtures.
While the exact nature of Konate’s injury hasn’t been disclosed officially, reports from French journalists suggest he is recovering from a minor hamstring issue.
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Another defensive absentee against Brentford was Joe Gomez, and his unexpected omission raises questions about his readiness for the clash with Manchester City.
On the left flank, Andy Robertson remains sidelined as he recovers from shoulder surgery following an injury sustained while on duty with the Scotland national team. Unfortunately for Liverpool, Robertson is not expected to return until the New Year.
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In the midfield, Curtis Jones is on the path to recovery from a hamstring injury sustained in the Carabao Cup win over Bournemouth and could make a return against Manchester City.
On a positive note, Ryan Gravenberch is likely to be available after missing several games due to a minor knee injury before the international break.
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However, Liverpool will have to do without the services of Thiago Alcantara, who is still recovering from pelvis surgery, and there’s no specified timeline for the return of young midfielder Stefan Bajcetic, who suffered a fresh injury setback following his truncated breakthrough season last term.
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