Liverpool looks to solidify its position atop the standings when it returns to Premier League play on Thursday night against Sheffield United.The goals from Mohamed Salah and Luis Díaz gave the Reds a victory over Brighton on Sunday.
That outcome, which saw the two teams play to a goalless draw, piled pressure on championship rivals Manchester City and Arsenal before their clash at the Etihad.As a result, Liverpool now leads the Gunners by two points and will win the championship if it wins its final nine games.
There is still a long way to go. On Wednesday night, Arsenal and City play Aston Villa and Luton, respectively, and both teams have the opportunity to set precedents for the Reds.
The injury issue for Jürgen Klopp could get better in time for Sheffield United’s visit. The Blades are now 10 points from safety and at the bottom of the Premier League. The team led by Chris Wilder does have two games remaining against Nottingham Forest.
Here, Liverpool.com looks at the most recent Anfield injury news and potential return dates for the injured players, some of whom are expected to have a significant impact on the title race.
Andy Robertson and Curtis Jones, a midfielder, could return for Liverpool against Sheffield United after not being risked against Brighton. Robertson had scans for an ankle injury when traveling with Scotland during the international break, but he was able to resume training at the conclusion of the previous week.
For his part, Jones hasn’t played since Brentford’s victory. Despite having to leave the game due to an ankle injury, he has improved in the last few weeks. In spite of the fact that Klopp will address his involvement at his news conference on Wednesday afternoon, he will be hoping to accumulate some playing time off the bench.
It is anticipated that Alexander-Arnold won’t be too far away and that he will make a comeback on Sunday against Manchester United. The England player said on Sunday to Sky Sports that he was “in the final stages” of his rehabilitation, which may seem overly optimistic since he hasn’t yet begun to workout.
Jota is making good progress despite being out of commission for more than a month. Despite being a week or two behind Alexander-Arnold, he ought to recover in time to contribute significantly to the final stretch following his knee injury.
Alisson, Liverpool’s starting goalie of choice, is still out due to a hamstring injury. With Klopp telling the Mail last week that Alisson was “two to three weeks away,” Caoimhín Kelleher has deputized admirably and will keep doing so.
Despite having an incredibly difficult season due to injuries, young midfielder Bajčetić is almost ready to play again for the first team. In the last week, he has intensified his recuperation with the club’s Under-21 squad, and he may play in their upcoming games before making
Alisson, Liverpool’s starting goalie of choice, is still out due to a hamstring injury. With Klopp telling the Mail last week that Alisson was “two to three weeks away,” Caoimhín Kelleher has deputized admirably and will keep doing so.
Despite having an incredibly difficult season due to injuries, young midfielder Bajčetić is almost ready to play again for the first team. With the club’s Under-21 team, he has expedited his recuperation during the last week, and before moving up, he might play in their upcoming games.
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