With few injuries to their roster following their return from international duty, Jurgen Klopp’s players are ready for Liverpool’s match against Manchester City. For players like Curtis Jones, the break has provided recovery time, addressing immediate issues.
Considering the cost of international travel, the crucial element is how prepared Liverpool’s South American contingent is for the match against Pep Guardiola’s team. Klopp updates the status of the available players:
Ryan Gravenberch (knee) – available
Curtis Jones (hamstring) – available
Ibrahima Konate (hamstring) – available
Joe Gomez (muscle) – available
Conor Bradley (back) – requires game time with U21s
Thiago (hip) – unavailable
Stefan Bajcetic (calf) – unavailable
Andy Robertson (shoulder) – unavailable
During his press conference prior to Manchester City, Klopp showed hope by saying, “Only the long-term absentees are still out.” I had no fresh worries prior to entering this room. This implies that despite a few minor setbacks prior to the break, Jones, Gravenberch, Gomez, and Konate should be healthy.
Conor Bradley’s return to training is also encouraging, even though he still needs to play for the U21s. Klopp emphasises the importance of gaining more minutes while praising Kaide Gordon’s training style. Thiago, Bajcetic, and Robertson are still sidelined by injuries.
