Alexis Mac Allister injury timeline becomes clear as Darwin Nunez Liverpool plan confirmed
Your morning Liverpool headlines on Wednesday, December 20.
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Pep Lijnders has confirmed that Alexis Mac Allister is likely to be ruled out until the New Year.
The World Cup winner has missed Liverpool’s last three matches after suffering a leg injury in the 2-0 victory away at Sheffield United, with Jurgen Klopp already confirming that the setback was worse than originally thought.
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Speaking ahead of the Reds’ League Cup quarter-final against West Ham United, assistant manager Lijnders confirmed that the midfielder remains sidelined and is likely to be out for the duration of the festive period.
“Alexis is out of course. He is a player we miss,” he told reporters. “You see that sometimes in a game is really rushed and he is a player who is really calm.
“We miss a few boys but with Wataru stepping up, with Ryan, Curt, Harvey, Dom, it’s all good. It will go into the New Year, but we play January 1st. So let’s see.”
While Mac Allister remains sidelined, there is better news with regards to Ryan Gravenberch. The Netherlands international was forced off with a hamstring injury against Manchester United on Sunday.
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Pep Lijnders has played down concerns about Darwin Nunez’s recent goalscoring drought for Liverpool.
The Uruguayan hasn’t scored in his last 10 appearances for the Reds, with his last goal coming in the League Cup against AFC Bournemouth, while he hasn’t scored
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