Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate’s ailments for the trip to Wolves were both good and bad news, according to Jurgen Klopp, so Liverpool had two defensive problems to worry about over the break.
An issue with Konate and Alexander-Arnold arose shortly after the manager said Liverpool needed “luck” when it came to injuries at the back.
He had good news to impart on the former, but not so much on the latter.
When you factor in Virgil van Dijk’s ban, there are a lot of vacancies to fill, including at right-back because he confirmed his No. 66 won’t be going to Wolves.
He is not accessible, so there’s no need to worry,” Klopp told the press. “We already knew that. It will take some time for him to train with the team for the first time.
“A hamstring injury, albeit not the worst one you might sustain. This one did not heal in the usual two weeks.
He is already running, but we hope he can begin ball work early the following week.
After suffering an injury against Aston Villa, Alexander-Arnold was given a two-week recuperation window. On Thursday, he participated in an individual practice.
Joe Gomez will have to play every midweek and weekend match for Liverpool until the international break because they won’t want to rush him back into action.
Now for the good news: Konate has returned to team practice and “trained two days with the team,” which entitles him to the Wolves game.
The Frenchman is anticipated to start alongside Joel Matip after missing the last two victories and the France international break due to a hamstring issue.
In terms of other injury-related news, Darwin Nunez is a “we will see” following muscle issues with Uruguay, while Thiago is “running.”
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate’s ailments have both good and bad news.
