Liverpool’s Latest Injury News: Positive Updates for Nunez, Konate, Diaz, and Gakpo
Liverpool fans can breathe a sigh of relief as four players with injury concerns prepare to join their national teams this month. With 26 players called up for international duty, including most of Jurgen Klopp’s first team, there were worries about the fitness of Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo, and Ibrahima Konate following Liverpool’s match against Manchester United.
During a post-match interview, Klopp expressed doubts about the players’ conditions. Lucho felt his groin, Darwin injured his hamstring, and Cody twisted his ankle. Considering they have another match in a few days, Klopp deemed it “crazy.” Additionally, Konate’s absence from the squad for the FA Cup quarter-final defeat raised questions about his availability for the national team.
Fortunately, as the players begin reporting for training ahead of upcoming friendlies, the news seems mostly positive. The only lingering concern is for Nunez, as Uruguay has not released their final squad list. Initial reports from Uruguay suggest that Nunez has been left out of Marcelo Bielsa’s selection due to his hamstring injury. However, it remains to be seen whether this is a major concern for Liverpool.
On the brighter side, France manager Didier Deschamps assured reporters that there were “no worries” over Konate following medical checks at Clairefontaine. Diaz’s groin issue was also deemed “nothing serious,” according to Colombian outlet Noticias Caracol. He reported to Colombia’s base in London without any complications. Additionally, an update from the Dutch FA revealed that Gakpo has no major injury, as Ajax striker Brian Brobbey withdrew from the Netherlands squad.
If Gakpo was also set to pull out, Dutch manager Ronald Koeman would likely need to add another forward to the team. However, it seems that Gakpo will be available for selection. This news comes as a relief to Liverpool, as they hope their players won’t be overburdened during this international break. Klopp expressed his concerns during a press conference, stating that he hopes the national team managers won’t make his players play two full matches.
Liverpool fans can now look forward to seeing their players represent their respective countries, knowing that the injuries are not as severe as initially feared. With the players reporting for training and positive updates from their national teams, it seems that Liverpool will have most of their squad available for the upcoming matches.