Liverpool without Mohamed Salah, Luis Daiz and  six key players for Manchester United match after latest injury

 

Liverpool without Mohamed Salah, Luis Daiz and  six key players for Manchester United match after latest injury

Liverpool could be without as many as six first-team players to face Manchester United as Alexis Mac Allister, Joel Matip and Diogo Jota remain sidelined

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp greets Joel Matip after his injury against Fulham. (Image: Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

There are no new injury concerns for Liverpool going into their clash with Manchester United but Jurgen Klopp will be without at least six players as the road to recovery begins for defender Joel Matip.

The Reds were afforded almost wholesale changes in their final Europa League group stage match against Union Saint-Gilloise on Thursday, Jurgen Klopp made nine changes from the side that beat Crystal Palace last Saturday.

While Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alisson Becker were all left out of the squad that flew to Brussels this week, as a result, the German head coach handed opportunities to some of the Kirkby Academy graduates for the dead-rubber at Lotto Park.

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Ibrahima Konate was among those who started at the back for Liverpool, alongside Jarell Quansah, and managed 45 minutes as he was among the senior players who were named in the starting 11. Curtis Jones, who captained the Reds against the Belgian league leaders, Wataru Endo and Harvey Elliott were also handed starts with Cody Gakpo leading the line.

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Ryan Gravenberch and Darwin Nunez were offered runouts as the Reds looked to avoid defeat but they couldn’t overturn the deficit handing Union SG a famous 2-1 win.

With the opportunity to rest a number of first-teamers, it appears that Liverpool came through unscathed and Klopp will have options at his disposal apart from the returning casualties and long-term injuries. Defender Matip successfully underwent surgery on an anterior cruciate ligament injury after he was forced off during the 4-3 win over Fulham in early December.

While Stefan Bajcetic remains one of the long-term absentees, it was a welcome sight to see Thiago Alcantara in pictures at the AXA Training Centre as he posed alongside Salah celebrating his latest landmark. The Spanish midfielder has yet to make an appearance for the Reds this season, with his last coming in April against West Ham.

Klopp expressed his excitement at the prospect of the 32-year-old returning to first-team training last week. He said: “It’s an ongoing thing.

“And we cannot put any kind of pressure there as well, but we expect him to be back probably start of the New Year. It’s now already November, that would mean another four weeks, I would say that’s probably a realistic thing to try.

“We can’t wait, to be honest, to have him back. The player is just exceptional. I understand that you ask, but we can’t now have a week-by-week update, because that will not change a lot in this moment.”

Andy Robertson is also edging closer as he eyes a return in the New Year from a shoulder injury. The Scotland captain hasn’t featured since the 2-2 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion in October after undergoing surgery on the issue suffered on international duty with the Tartan Army.

Diogo Jota and Alexis Mac Allister remain in the treatment room for Liverpool. Jota was forced off before the hour mark in the 1-1 draw with Manchester City but the encounter with Manchester United appears too soon for his inclusion.

Mac Allister will miss the visit of Erik ten Hag’s side as he continues his recovery from a heavy tackle in the win over Sheffield United a week ago.

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“I am obviously not a doctor but they have explained it to me every single day why he is not ready yet and it’s a bit more tricky than we thought in the first moment,” Klopp said on Wednesday.

“So the other boy stepped on his knee and the stud, the thing under the boot, and it went through the muscle pretty much to the bone. So now we have to wait until the bone is healed and until Macca can deal with the pain.

“It’s pretty painful and actually Macca is a super tough guy but we have to make sure there is no infection and nothing happens and that is important. So it was a really…I’ve never had this injury with one of my players before.

“But now we have it and I hope it will not take that long to heal but I would like to say to it is day by day and it looks like he could be ready for the next game but they say he will not be ready for that as well, so I hope the next three or four days he makes big steps and we will see.”

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‘He can’t be starting’… Jose Enrique says £17m Liverpool player shouldn’t be in the team now

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Fri 15 December 2023 10:45, UK
Wataru Endo has actually proven to be quite a good signing for Liverpool.

The Japan international was a relative unknown when the Reds signed him for £17m this summer, but he’s now making a name for himself in the Premier League.

Endo has performed admirably for Liverpool, but, as you can imagine, he does still have his doubters.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Jose Enrique has been discussing Liverpool’s current situation, and he’s still of the opinion that the Reds need to sign a new number six, claiming that Endo can’t be a starter in the Premier League.

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Enrique shared his verdict on what Liverpool need to do.

“We need a proper number six, obviously Endo is there, but I don’t think he can be a starter. He’s a good player, that’s why Klopp signed him, but he can’t be starting as a number six for us in the Premier League, we need a top top one the level of Szoboszlai or Mac Allister in that position,” Enrique said.

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As much as we’re growing to like Endo as a player, we agree with Enrique that signing a quality defensive midfielder has to be a top priority for the Reds.

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Endo is the only natural number six in the squad right now, and, with all due respect, he’s unproven at the top level when it comes down to it.

Liverpool will be hoping to be battling for the title right to the bitter end this season, and they will need quality players who can step up in the big moments if they are going to win the league, and, right now, nobody can reliably say that Endo is the man for that job.

The Japan international is a decent player, but he’s not exactly at the level of a prime Fabinho, is he?

Liverpool need to go out and sign a best-in-class player in this position.

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‘I’m not really sure how’… Jamie Carragher left shocked by what’s happened at Liverpool this season
Fri 15 December 2023 11:00
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Jamie Carragher says he isn’t quite sure how Liverpool find themselves top of the Premier League.

The Reds are currently sitting pretty in first place as we approach Christmas. It’s been a brilliant turn-around from the doldrums of last season.

But according to Carragher, Liverpool’s position in the table is a little bit misleading. Writing for The Telegraph, the Reds legend says that although they may be first for now, his eyes have been telling him ‘something else’ about his old team.

“Liverpool are top of the league and I am not really sure how,” Carragher writes. “The league table says one thing but my eyes tell me something else.

“The balance of the team is still not quite right, and it is hard to imagine it will be without a ready-made defensive midfielder.”

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Some won’t be happy with Carragher’s comments here. The former centre-back is one of the most high-profile pundits in the country and is at times perceived to be overcompensating for his status as a Liverpool legend.

This down-playing of the Reds’ title chances certainly won’t help him with those accusations. But looking past that, you’d have to say that Carra is talking sense here.

It has been an enjoyable season so far for Liverpool fans and they’ve picked up some really good results.

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But at the same time, we haven’t really been playing like a team that’s top of the table.

In amongst impressive wins over the likes of West Ham United and Aston Villa, there has been plenty of hair-tearing, too. Liverpool have been reliant on injury-time winners to beat Newcastle United, Fulham and Crystal Palace. A last-second equaliser against Luton Town also comes to mind.

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That is obviously not a coincidence and the Reds should be commended for pushing right until the end. However, the need for so many last-ditch winners does suggest that things can’t be sustained.

A big portion of fans would also concur with Carragher that a full-time defensive midfielder is needed.

With the January window just around the corner, there will no doubt be a clamour for Liverpool to make that ‘final piece of the jigsaw’ signing.

Early signs are that the Reds won’t do that, though. And as far as Carra is concerned, that could be costly.

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‘Absolute beast’ centre-back could be back on the transfer table for Liverpool after £60m revelation
Reliable Bundesliga reporter Christian Falk has suggested that Liverpool could be lured back to the negotiating table for Piero Hincapie.

This follows the emergence of a £60.1m release clause for the Bayer Leverkusen defender, previously labelled an ‘absolute beast’ (as previously described by U23 scout Antonio Mango, via footballfancast).

“Piero Hincapie could be an interesting option for potential suitors again,” the German reporter exclusively informed CaughtOffside.

“I’ve heard that he has a release clause of €70m.

“That’s why he could re-emerge on the table for Premier League clubs like Liverpool and Newcastle. We heard Milan and Roma are also interested in the Leverkusen player.”

 

The Reds are understood to be particularly keen on adding a left-sided centre-back to their ranks to add some depth beyond Virgil van Dijk.

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Our colossal No.4 shows absolutely no signs of halting his brilliance on the pitch (unless Jordan Pickford has anything to say about it).

This means we have no choice but to land a young centre-half keen on learning the tools of the trade and earning minutes on a sporadic basis.

Would Hincapie be prepared to accept such a deal at Anfield?

It remains to be seen. However, a player of his potential would make a more than fine addition to the squad if he can be persuaded to make the switch to L4.

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Liverpool and Chelsea are run very differently, just as the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers are. FSG and Todd Boehly have very different transfer ideas.

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In the UK, Shohei Ohtani was a relatively unknown figure until recently. This 29-year-old Japanese baseball sensation, however, has just signed the largest sports contract in history with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani’s jersey sales skyrocketed within the first 48 hours, surpassing those of football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, as reported by Fanatics, a global sports merchandising firm.

Ohtani, affectionately known as ‘Shotime’, is a three-time MLB All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner. His popularity has transcended baseball at a time when the sport has been battling to draw attention from an American audience increasingly drawn to short-form content in sports consumption. Despite these challenges, Ohtani has inked a jaw-dropping 10-year contract with the Dodgers worth an impressive $700m (£553m).

Interestingly, Ohtani will only receive $2m (£1.58m) annually from this deal while the remaining $680m will be paid over 10 years after his contract expires, with the final payment due in 2044. This arrangement allows the Dodgers to spread Ohtani’s salary over two decades and limit its impact by amortizing his cost over an extended period.

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So how does this relate to Liverpool FC? The Dodgers are co-owned by Todd Boehly, an American entrepreneur who also owns Chelsea FC along with Clearlake Capital. Since Boehly and Clearlake took over Chelsea in May 2022 for $3.2bn (£2.5bn), they have spent over $1.3bn (£1bn) in the transfer market acquiring top young football talents.

To comply with Premier League profit and sustainability regulations, Chelsea offered contracts spanning seven to nine years to spread the guaranteed sum of transfer fees over a longer period. This move prompted the Premier League to introduce a rule limiting transfer fee amortization to five years, despite contract lengths being allowed to exceed this.

Boehly’s Chelsea beat Liverpool in securing both Moisés Caicedo, who signed an eight-year deal, and Roméo Lavia. However, Chelsea’s struggles on the pitch this season have been significant, and they currently sit 12th in the league, trailing leaders Liverpool by 18 points.

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This isn’t the first time that Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), have faced Boehly. In 2020, FSG’s Boston Red Sox traded their star player Mookie Betts to the Dodgers due to financial constraints. The Red Sox were also interested in acquiring Ohtani this off-season, The Athletic reported, but found his wage deferral deal too risky.

While Boehly has once again outmaneuvered FSG in player recruitment, it remains to be seen how this will translate into competitive success in MLB. In contrast, the Premier League has yet to see successful results from Chelsea’s aggressive spending strategy. With Liverpool leading the Premier League after a more measured and thoughtful spending approach, FSG may ultimately have the last laugh in this high-stakes competition.

Liverpool.com says: While Boehly loves a gamble in the transfer market, FSG tends to play safer. Given what has happened to Liverpool and Chelsea recently, there is little evidence for why the Reds should change their ways. The reality is that spending and lavish contracts do not always equate to success.

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REPORT: REDS’ INTEREST IN “BEST YOUNG CB IN THE WORLD”

LENY YORO: LIVERPOOL’S FUTURE CB STAR?
Liverpool’s strategic planning for future recruitment is in full swing, with the team already aligning its sights on potential transfers for the coming years. With the transfer window drawing near, Liverpool, driven by their proactive approach, is linked with several players. The most notable link emerges in the centre-back position, especially after Joel Matip’s season-ending injury. According to reports from French media, Liverpool have set their sights on Leny Yoro, the Lille defender, for both immediate and long-term plans.

Manager Jurgen Klopp is reportedly laying the groundwork for the 2024 and 2025 market, and Yoro has emerged as a key target. Amidst ongoing contract discussions with Ibrahima Konate, Liverpool dreams of pairing him with Yoro, enhancing their defensive line-up. However, securing Yoro’s signature won’t be straightforward. Manchester’s top clubs are also engaged in discussions with Lille for Yoro, but Liverpool remains resolute in their quest for the world’s top prospects.

 

YORO: A RISING STAR IN EUROPEAN FOOTBALL
At just 18, Leny Yoro has become an integral part of Lille’s squad. His performance has not only put him on the radar of several top European clubs but also cemented his reputation as one of the continent’s most promising talents. This season, Yoro has already made 18 appearances, showcasing his goal-scoring ability from the back with three goals in all competitions. His playing style is marked by composure, defensive intelligence, and an offensive threat at set-pieces, qualities rare in a teenager.

Comparisons have been drawn between Yoro and the former St Etienne duo of William Saliba and Wesley Fofana, now at Arsenal and Chelsea respectively. Yoro is tipped to be the next standout French centre-back, sparking interest from Premier League giants like Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool.

 

Despite this interest, PSG remains a significant contender for Yoro’s signature. The Parisian club’s recent signings of young French talents, like Bradley Barcola and Kylian Mbappe, indicate their strategy of nurturing domestic prodigies. According to SciSports’ ‘Career Advice’ tool, PSG emerges as Yoro’s ideal club with a high ‘Club Fit Score’. Given the ageing Marquinhos and injured Presnel Kimpembe at PSG, Yoro could find substantial playing time and development opportunities in Paris.

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Jurgen Klopp revealed that his half-time double substitution in Liverpool’s loss against Royal Union Saint-Gilloise was always planned.

The Reds were defeated 2-1 by the Belgian side, having already moved into the Europa League knockout stage before the game. Klopp fielded a youthful side who struggled to find rhythm although the result mattered little. Jarell Quansah bagged his first goal for the club in the first period.

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Liverpool are top of the Premier League and have crunch games against Manchester United and Arsenal approaching. As a result, Ibrahima Konate and Wataru Endo were both withdrawn at the break against Union and replaced by Joe Gomez and Ryan Gravenberch respectively. Asked what his thinking behind starting Konate was at his post-match press conference, Reds manager Klopp said: “We just wanted to share the intensity.

“Do I want to play Joe Gomez 90 or Ibou 90 if we had the chance to do that? [I decided] 45 and 45, the same in midfield. These changes were planned before the game, independent of the result. We just tried to give it a go. It was clear that Jarell if he could play through then he would play through. That was the thinking behind it.”

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