Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed a significant injury setback for his key player, Alisson Becker. The Brazilian goalkeeper has been sidelined for the past two weeks due to a muscle issue. Klopp stated that the injury is “rather serious” and “not short,” but he remains hopeful that Alisson will return before the end of the season.
Unfortunately, Alisson will miss his fifth consecutive match as Liverpool prepares to face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. This injury comes as a major blow to Klopp’s side, who are already dealing with an injury crisis. With no specific timeline for Alisson’s return, Liverpool will have to wait several more weeks before they can have their No.1 goalkeeper back on the pitch.
Klopp emphasized that different players recover at different rates, making it difficult to determine an exact timeframe for Alisson’s recovery. He confirmed that the goalkeeper is currently working in the gym and not on the pitch. While the injury is serious, Klopp assured fans that it is not a season-ending one.
In the midst of this injury setback, Klopp did provide some positive news regarding the availability of other players. Darwin Nunez and Dominik Szoboszlai are both back in contention for the upcoming match against Nottingham Forest. However, Mohamed Salah will not be available, and Wataru Endo and Andy Robertson are doubtful for the clash.
Several other players will also be ruled out, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones, and Diogo Jota. Despite these absences, Liverpool remains in a title race with Manchester City and Arsenal.
With Alisson’s injury and a growing list of sidelined players, Klopp and his team face a challenging period ahead. However, the manager remains confident in his squad’s abilities and is determined to maintain their Premier League title challenge. Liverpool fans will eagerly await the return of their star goalkeeper, hoping that his absence will not have a significant impact on the team’s performance.