Liverpool host Chelsea in a heavyweight Premier League conflict this weekend and a few key workforce information has emerged from each camps.
In the present day’s Predominant LFC Headline
After what looks like two months, the Reds are again in motion on Sunday!
A mouthwatering dwelling conflict with a gifted Chelsea facet awaits, however who’s lacking and accessible for Arne Slot‘s males?
Liverpool’s head coach forged doubt over Alexis Mac Allister, Wataru Endo and Kostas Tsimikas in his pre-match press convention, and solely the Japan worldwide was pictured in coaching.
The opposite two had been within the constructing so we is not going to learn an excessive amount of into it, however it would come into Slot’s consideration when he selects his XI.
Liverpool squad pictured in coaching on Friday
Goalkeepers: Kelleher, Jaros, Davies
Defenders: Van Dijk, Konate, Quansah, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold, Robertson, Norris
Midfielders: Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Jones, Endo, Morton, Nyoni
Forwards: Salah, Jota, Diaz, Gakpo, Nunez
NB: These gamers had been pictured on the outside pitches on Friday
Alisson and Harvey Elliott are positively out, and whereas there was no contemporary replace on the supply of Federico Chiesa, he was the third outfielder not noticed in coaching.
It means Liverpool had been with out 5 senior gamers in coaching, however two we already knew weren’t going to be current. Let’s hope that is so long as the ‘damage record’ will get!
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In the present day’s Liverpool FC Information
- Chelsea supervisor Enzo Maresca has revealed “excellent news” on accidents forward of Sunday, however Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana are suspended
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Elsewhere within the soccer world in the present day
- Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe says he wasn’t contacted by the FA to be the subsequent England supervisor. They had been most likely delay by the thought of Jason Tindall! (BBC Sport)
- Man United will probably be with out Kobbie Mainoo for a number of weeks due to a muscle damage. He has been horribly overplayed and they’re threatening to run him into the bottom! (Sky Sports activities)
- Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka‘s damage suffered on worldwide responsibility just isn’t “critical,” based on Mikel Arteta. Martin Odegaard continues to be out, although. Come on Bournemouth! (Arsenal)
- Nottingham Forest supervisor Nuno Espirito Santo has been given a three-match touchline ban by the FA for misconduct (John Percy, the Telegraph)
Liverpool FC: On today
On today in 1992, Ian Rush grew to become Liverpool’s all-time main scorer, netting his 287th purpose for the membership.
The Reds legend’s strike got here away to Man United in a 2-2 draw at Previous Trafford – his first-ever purpose away to their most bitter rivals.
Rush would go on to attain one other 59 instances for Liverpool earlier than leaving Anfield in 1996, taking his total tally to 346.
That file might by no means be damaged!
