Injury is no excuse for me, says Klopp, I will still beat Wolves.
16 September 2023
Liverpool return from international break to Wolves this weekend and Jurgen Klopp will be without some key men at the back.
The Reds have made a difficult start to the season, picking up 10 points from a possible 12 from their opening four Premier League games.
The previous visit to Molineux ended in a disappointing 3-0 defeat and the manager wants to make sure the result is turned around this time.
Klopp’s players have returned from their international duties largely unscathed, but the manager still has some form to deal with as he selects his squad. Here’s a look at who’s available and who might miss Saturday’s lunch:
Trent Alexander-Arnold is not available for selection as he continues his recovery from the hamstring strain that has kept him out of international duty with England.
In more positive news, Ibrahima Konate is in contention for a place, with Klopp confirming in his pre-match press conference that the French defender is back in full training.
Darwin Nunez is a doubt for the tournament after picking up a muscle problem while traveling with Uruguay and will have a quick turnaround after playing against Ecuador late on Tuesday.
DOHA, QATAR – Thursday, November 24, 2022: Darwin Núñez of Uruguay lines up before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Uruguay and South Korea at the Education City Stadium. The match ended in a goalless
Conor Bradley continues his long spell on the sidelines, while captain Virgil van Dijk will also have to watch as he serves an extended ban following Newcastle’s sacking.
Liverpool vs Wolves line-up available
LONDON, ENGLAND – Sunday 13 August 2023: Ibrahima Konaté of Liverpool during the FA Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge.
Goalkeepers: Alisson, Kelleher, Adrian, Jaros, Pitaluga
Defenders: Konate, Matip, Gomez, Quansah, Robertson, Tsimikas
Midfielders: Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Endo, Elliott, Jones, Clark, Bajcetic
Forwards: Salah, Gakpo, Diaz, Jota, Nunez, Doak
