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Stay Updated: Full Liverpool Injury List and Anticipated Return Games, Previewing the Arsenal Clash – In Pictures

Football — 01/04/2024

Liverpool’s Growing Injury Woes: Klopp Faces Challenges Ahead of FA Cup Clash

Jurgen Klopp’s frustration with Liverpool’s injury concerns continues to mount, adding another name to the list as Dominik Szoboszlai suffered a hamstring setback during the recent 4-2 victory against Newcastle United. As the Reds prepare for a FA Cup clash with Arsenal, here’s a comprehensive look at the current injury status at Anfield:

Liverpool pair Andy Robertson and Dominik Szoboszai. (Photo by DANIEL ROLAND/AFP via Getty Images)

1. Dominik Szoboszlai – hamstring: 

The midfielder’s injury occurred just before being substituted against Newcastle. An assessment will determine the severity, but given it’s a hamstring issue, he may face a period on the sidelines. Potential return: Arsenal (A), Sun 7 Jan.

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai to undergo scan on hamstring injury - The Athletic

2. Andy Robertson – shoulder: 

The left-back is yet to resume team training and is not expected to do so until later this month. Potential return: End of January.

The left-back is still to return to team training - and is not expected to until later this month. Potential return: End of January

3. Thiago Alcantara – hip: 

Ruled out until the new year, Thiago is expected to return to team training in January, having been cautious with his recovery. Potential return: Late January.

The Spaniard has been ruled out of action until the new year. Thiago hasn't played for Liverpool since April Liverpool have very much been cautious. He is expected to return to team training this month. Potential return: Late January

4. Stefan Bajcetic: 

Growing pains are impeding the teenage midfielder from proper training. Potential return: N/A.

Growing pains means that the teenage midfielder is still unable to train properly. Potential return game: N/A

5. Joel Matip – knee: 

Suffering a knee injury against Fulham, Matip has ruptured his ACL and might miss the remainder of the season. Potential return: N/A.

The centre-back went down with a knee injury against Fulham at the start of the month. It's since been confirmed Matip has ruptured his ACL and could miss the rest of the season. Potential return game: N/A

6. Ben Doak – knee: 

The teenage winger, injured during Liverpool under-21s’ win against Chelsea, requires surgery. Potential return: N/A.

Ben Doak: the Liverpool winger eyeing Mohamed Salah's starting spot

7. Kostas Tsimikas – collarbone: 

With a broken collarbone, the left-back is set for a significant spell on the sidelines. Potential return: N/A.

Liverpool defender Tsimikas injured after colliding with Klopp in game against Arsenal - The San Diego Union-Tribune

As Liverpool faces these injury challenges, Klopp navigates a critical period with key players unavailable for crucial fixtures.