Alexis Mac Allister, Andy Robertson, Thiago - Liverpool injury news for Newcastle after latest Jurgen Klopp update
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has delivered an update on the club’s injury list.
Liverpool will be aiming to maintain their position at the top of the Premier League table as they prepare to face Newcastle United on New Year’s Day. The Reds became league leaders after their win over Burnley on Boxing Day and were able to stay top of the pile after Arsenal suffered a 2-0 defeat to West Ham on Thursday night.
Liverpool continue to be part of the developing title race, despite the club’s growing injury list. Both Andy Robertson and Alexis Mac Allister are key players that have been sidelined through injury and Klopp shared the latest on their recoveries at his press conference to preview the visit of Newcastle.
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“Robbo still needs more range in his shoulder. It was a big surgery and still not even close to team training,” Klopp said in his press conference. “He can still do a lot without using the arm properly, which is good, but we still have a long way to go. For sure, in January he will get closer and closer.
“Macca, we will see what he can do today. If he can step into team training or not, the decision is not done yet, we will see."
“If Macca could be back for Newcastle that would be outstanding but after that he has to be back pretty much,” Klopp added.
The Reds’ injury list also includes defenders Joel Matip and Kostas Tsimikas, who both suffered setbacks in recent games. However, midfield duo Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic have been long-term absentees and the Liverpool boss gave an encouraging update on Thiago’s
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