Liverpool Injury Update: Alexander-Arnold Returns Ahead of Tottenham Clash
Liverpool head to Tottenham on Saturday with only three injuries in Jurgen Klopp‘s squad, boosted by the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The Reds are in north London this evening as they look to make it eight wins in a row in all competitions and nine unbeaten to start the campaign. They come up against a tough Tottenham side led by Ange Postecoglou, however, with Klopp emphasising their strength in his pre-match press conference.
Klopp also gave an update on the fitness of his squad, with only three players sidelined at present. Here is who is returning from injury and who will miss out against Spurs.
Alexander-Arnold Returns
The headline news is that Alexander-Arnold is fit again and expected to join the squad, though it remains to be seen whether Klopp will start his vice-captain.
“Trent trained [Thursday] normal, will train [Friday] normal, so we have to make a decision,” the manager explained. “He will be in the squad. I’m not a doctor, but he looks like he can be in the squad tomorrow and play.”
Bajcetic Suffers Setback
However, there has been a new blow for Stefan Bajcetic, who came off the bench in the 3-1 win over Leicester in midweek but has suffered a “little setback.”
“We have to take him out a little bit,” Klopp said. “He can work on pretty much everything else, but not play.”
Thiago and Bradley Still Out
Thiago and Conor Bradley remain long-term absentees, with no timeframe on their return to the pitch as of yet.
Liverpool’s Available Squad vs. Tottenham
Goalkeepers: Alisson, Kelleher, Adrian, Pitaluga, Jaros
Defenders: Van Dijk, Konate, Matip, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold, Robertson, Tsimikas, Chambers
Midfielders: Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones, Gravenberch, Elliott, Endo, Clark
Forwards: Salah, Diaz, Nunez, Gakpo, Jota, Doak
Liverpool have been in fine form this season and will be looking to continue their winning streak against Tottenham. With Alexander-Arnold back in the squad and only three players out injured, Klopp has plenty of options to choose from as he looks to secure all three points.