So if Liverpool were in a Champions League final or a must-win game to clinch the Premier League title and every member of the Reds squad was available, which players have done enough to be sure of their place on Klopp’s starting XI teamsheet?Īnd which players are facing a battle to retain their positions? Theo Squires takes a look… Admittedly the likes of Mane, Firmino and Robertson have not been showcasing their peak form in moments since being crowned champions of England, but the arrivals of Diogo Jota, Thiago Alcantara and Kostas Tsimikas last year have ensured competition for places is stronger than ever at Anfield. Meanwhile, Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson’s places in the back five were nailed down with the only slight question mark being which of Joel Matip and Joe Gomez was fittest and most in-form to start alongside the Dutchman.īut less than 18 months on from the Reds lifting the Premier League trophy, and Klopp’s starting XI can no longer claim the same security it once did. Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino were the untouchable front three, while Naby Keita’s recurring injury problems ensured Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Gini Wijnaldum cemented their status as the established midfield trio.
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Milner was also working alone on the pitch as he steps up his rehabilitation from a hamstring problem that has ruled him out of Liverpool's last four games.Īnd Mane was able to take full part in the session having returned early from international duty with Senegal after being forced off after just 28 minutes of their match against Togo on Thursday with a rib injury.įive Liverpool players guaranteed to be in starting XI next seasonĪs Liverpool marched towards Champions League and Premier League glory, Jurgen Klopp’s strongest starting XI picked itself. Henderson was training separately having been released from the England squad over the weekend after suffering a minor issue following the 5-0 World Cup qualifying win over Albania at Wembley last Friday, a game in which the Reds skipper scored and provided an assist. Jordan Henderson, Sadio Mane and James Milner were all spotted being put through their paces at Kirkby on Tuesday ahead of the weekend visit of the Gunners. Liverpool have been handed a major injury boost ahead of Saturday's Premier League showdown against Arsenal with three key players back in training.
Liverpool handed triple injury boost ahead of Arsenal clash Many Liverpool supporters warned in the summer that failing to strengthen in this position following the departure of Gini Wijnaldum could come back to bite the club should injuries occur, which could soon become a reality. Jurgen Klopp's side are already without both Harvey Elliott and Naby Keita in this department and must now deal with the extended loss of the 20-year-old. This news comes as a major blow to the Reds ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture versus Arsenal.
There was hope that the youngster was not far from a return to action, though Liverpool have confirmed this is not the case.
Jones missed the Champions League win over Atletico Madrid and the Premier League loss at West Ham United earlier this month after suffering the damage following an accidental collision. Liverpool have announced that Curtis Jones is facing an extended period on the sidelines following an eye injury sustained in first-team training. Liverpool fans send FSG message as Curtis Jones injury confirmed