Liverpool have 18 of their players involved with their respective nations during this international break while Manchester City have already withdrawn 4 of their players.
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The Reds now face the table toppers in their next fixture as they look to challenge them for the title yet again. Hence, this is one of the games of the season with both sides looking to take all three points.
Moreover, Klopp has a number of injury concerns leading up to the match, and Pep too has had his share of personnel damage. The Spaniard lost John Stones recently and Kevin De Bruyne has been a long-term absentee.
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Nathan Ake missed the trip to Chelsea and was out of the Netherland’s squad. Moreover, Ederson. Kovacic and Nunes would not be representing their respective nations.
Matheus Nunes was declared ‘clinically unfit’ by Portugal. Meanwhile, Brazil’s team doctor said Ederson’s foot after the Chelsea match was ‘swollen’ and made it ‘difficult to walk.’
Also, Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic said Kovacic ‘felt a muscle’ and that is why he is to remain in Manchester.
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Hence, it might put all 4 of them a doubt to face Liverpool but we cannot assume anything yet.
Meanwhile, the Reds will hope to have Ibrahima Konate, Curtis Jones, and Ryan Gravenberch available for the trip to the Etihad.
Also, the kick-off is at the earliest time slot following the break, which was slammed by Klopp.
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“OK, no-one can say at the moment, but how can you put a game like this on Saturday at 12.30pm?
Honestly, the people making the decisions, they cannot feel football, it is just not possible.”
A short preview?
Both the teams have had terrific starts to the new season. The Reds come on the back of their poor season, failing to finish in the top 4.
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Meanwhile, City won the treble, thereby winning their first-ever Champions League trophy.
Moreover, they look to become the first team to win 4 consecutive PL titles. But we do know how hard Liverpool could be to face. With this being one of the games of the season, it is hard to predict a winner.
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