As Liverpool prepares for their upcoming match against Burnley, the team faces a growing list of injuries. The intense game against Arsenal has taken a toll on the squad, and several players will be unavailable for the Boxing Day fixture. Here’s an overview of the players who will miss out and Jurgen Klopp’s updates on their conditions:

Unavailable Players:

Jota (hamstring) – Unavailable – “He didn’t train with the team” before Sunday

Mac Allister (knee) – Unavailable

Tsimikas (collar bone) – Unavailable

Joel Matip (ACL) – UnavailableThiago (hip) – Unavailable

Stefan Bajcetic (calf) – Unavailable

Andy Robertson (shoulder) – Unavailable

Ben Doak (MCL) – Unavailable

Doubtful Player:

Diaz (knee) – Doubt – “Physios were not too concerned” Klopp mentioned, “Physios were not too concerned, but you never know. We play again in three days, and you never know how quick the turnaround is. We will see.”

Injury Details:

Kostas Tsimikas suffered a broken collar bone against Arsenal, and his recovery could take around two months.

Luis Diaz, who clashed knees during the game, is a doubt for the Burnley match. Klopp expressed that physios were not overly concerned but emphasized the uncertainty.

Other Updates:

Joe Gomez is expected to fill in at left-back due to the absence of Tsimikas and Robertson.

Diogo Jota’s hamstring injury makes him less likely to play, with Klopp stating, “He didn’t train with the team yet, we have only one proper session so it will be a surprise. But maybe I will get a surprise. I don’t know.”

Long-Term Absences:

Alexis Mac Allister and Andy Robertson are not expected to return until 2024.

Thiago and Stefan Bajcetic remain unavailable but are progressing toward a return.Ben Doak and Joel Matip are facing extended periods on the sidelines.

The injury challenges highlight the demanding nature of the football schedule and the need for squad depth as Liverpool navigates a busy fixture list.