Liverpool face Manchester City in their next Premier League game, but Jurgen Klopp may be without many of his key players. Liverpool could be without several key players for their upcoming game against Manchester City.It’s a fixture that has grown in importance for both clubs in recent years and this season is no different.
Liverpool’s strong start to the season has left Jurgen Klopp’s side just one point behind City after 12 league games. This means Liverpool face another title challenge.After the international break, Jurgen Klopp’s side head to the Etihad. There, his new look will look to prove they are genuine title contenders.
However, Liverpool could face Pep Guardiola’s side without key players due to injury.Let’s take a look at who will be unavailable for the Reds against Manchester City. In defence, Ibrahima Konate’s availability for the City game is uncertain. The centre-back is currently ruled out for the match against France after picking up an injury in the recent win over Brentford and during the international break in October. There was no official explanation for his injury, but French reporters said Konate was recovering from a minor hamstring problem. Joe Gomez was another player to score in the 3-0 win over Brentford. The versatile defender suffered a surprise setback after an excellent start to the season, with Liverpool also unable to receive an official diagnosis, leaving doubts over whether he will be available for the game against Manchester City.
Andy Robertson is out after undergoing surgery after picking up a shoulder injury on duty with Scotland. The left-back is expected to return in the new year. Curtis Jones could return to midfield to face Guardiola’s side. Jones picked up a minor hamstring injury during Liverpool’s Carabao Cup win over Bournemouth.
Another positive for United is that Ryan Gravenburch is expected to be available after missing several games with a knee injury before the international break.However, Manchester United’s Thiago Alcantara will be out for an extended period as he recovers from hip surgery. Young midfielder Stefan Baicetic has also had no time to return after his breakout season was cut short by another injury at the start of last season.
