Liverpool injury update ahead of Arsenal's visit to Anfield

Liverpool hammered West Ham 5-1 in their EFL Cup match

Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool army will face Arsenal in their next match in the English Premier League. The Reds have midfield issues and here is the Liverpool injury update ahead of top of the table clash.

Ryan Gravenberch

Ryan Gravenberch was feared to have picked up a hamstring injury in the draw with Man United, but scans showed that he was only suffering from muscular soreness. The Dutchman was not risked in midweek, but Klopp should have him available for the top-of-the-table clash. He could make a return against Arsenal.

Alexis Mac Allister

Alexis Mac Allister is no longer experiencing pain in his knee after sustaining a nasty wound against Sheffield United earlier this month, but the Argentine is not expected to return to action until the start of January.

Joel Matip

Centre-back Joel Matip suffered an excruciating anterior cruciate ligament rupture in Liverpool’s pulsating 4-3 win over Fulham on December 3, which is expected to render the Cameroonian unavailable for the remainder of the season. Matip’s date of return is unknown.

Diogo Jota

Diogo Jota is working with the ball at his feet on the Kirkby pitches as he steps up his recuperation from a hamstring problem, but he will remain absent for the visit of Arsenal and is only believed to have a slim chance of coming back before the end of the calendar year. He could return on Boxing Day.

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Andrew Robertson

Andrew Robertson was in good spirits when he attended the recent BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards, but the left-back is still on the mend from a shoulder operation and will take at least another couple of weeks to heal fully. Robertson could return to action against Newcastle.

Thiago

Thiago Alcantara has now spent eight months out of action with a nagging hip injury, but he is on track to return at some point in January, unless he suffers any more setbacks. Thiago could return to action against Newcastle.

Stefan Bajcetic

In contrast, Stefan Bajcetic is still being wrapped in cotton wool as he recuperates from a calf injury, and there is still no indication when he might be back in action. His return to action is still unknown.

Ben Doak

Last weekend, Ben Doak tore his meniscus while playing for Liverpool’s Under-21s against Chelsea, and the 18-year-old will be sidelined for the foreseeable future as he prepares to undergo surgery. His return to action is still unknown.

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