Liverpool’s match against Sheffield United on Thursday night will be an attempt to get back to the top of the Premier League. 

 After Arsenal’s 2-0 success over Luton Town last night, the Reds fell to second place in the standings. Meanwhile, Manchester City’s easy victory over Aston Villa has brought them level on points with Jurgen Klopp’s team. 

 Before Liverpool’s most recent league game, Klopp gave some encouraging injury news, suggesting Curtis Jones might play for the first time since suffering a setback during a victory at Brentford in February. 

 However, the Reds will still be without a number of important players for their match against Sheffield United, which comes before Sunday’s crucial matchup with Manchester United.

Curtis Jones

Due to an ankle injury he suffered against Brentford on February 17, Curtis Jones has been sidelined; however, he may play again against Sheffield United.

Jones has been recovering from the injury more quickly now, especially during the international break. 

On Wednesday, Klopp gave an update on the midfielder’s health, saying, “Curtis is in training, full training, and is in contention.” That implies that he can play for a short while, but not for ninety minutes. 

 Possible date of return: April 4th, Sheffield United (H)

Trent Arnold Alexander

Klopp has stated that Trent Alexander-Arnold will begin participating in some first-team drills the following week. Despite not playing for Liverpool since sustaining a knee injury in February, Alexander-Arnold is getting closer to playing again. 

 During his most recent press conference, Klopp stated, “The other boys [are] doing well.” “Diogo and Trent are in a group together, which is beneficial to both of them, but [it] appears that starting next week, they will hopefully participate in some team training before we see the rest of them.” 

 Possible return date: April 14 at Crystal Palace (H)

Alisson Becker

Due to a hamstring injury, Alisson Becker hasn’t been able to play since early February. Caoimhin Kelleher has filled in for him.

The Brazilian is scheduled to return to Alexander-Arnold’s training the following week, but he will be absent from Sunday’s crucial match against United. 

“Ali is with the goalkeeper coaches, so I just see them through the fence, but that looks good as well,” Klopp remarked of the stopper. I believe he is thinking about the team training for next week as well.” 

 Possible return date: April 14 at Crystal Palace (H)

Diogo Jota

Diogo Jota suffered a knee injury during the 4-1 victory against Brentford on February 17, and he has missed the Reds’ last nine games.

The 27-year-old forward from Portugal has been much missed in recent weeks, and the Reds will be thrilled to have him back in the starting lineup. 

 “Diogo and Trent are together in a group, which helps both, but [it] looks like from next week onward they will hopefully be in parts of team training, and then we will see the rest,” Klopp added, dropping hints that this might happen soon. 

 Possible return date: April 21 for Fulham (A)

Andy Roberts

After recovering from his injury scare sustained while serving for his country, Andy Robertson will be eligible for selection once more on Thursday night.

Many Reds fans were afraid for the worse when their left-back was substituted off during Scotland’s international friendly against Northern Ireland. 

As a result, he was unable to participate in Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Brighton.

But Klopp has made it apparent that Robertson has recovered. “Yeah, and very important, by the way,” the Liverpool manager said in response to a question about the 30-year-old’s readiness to play. 

 Possible date of return: April 4th, Sheffield United (H)

Endo Wataru

During Liverpool’s recent victory over Brighton, Wataru Endo took a knock.

“Wataru, what a player, what a guy,” said Klopp during his press conference on Wednesday, confirming the existence of this as-yet-unknown information. 

We’ll have to see what we can do with him tomorrow because he had a knock in the last game.”

Whether the Japan international will be ready for Sheffield United is still up in the air. 

 Possible date of return: April 4th, Sheffield United (H)

Alcantara Thiago

Thiago Alcantara is currently rehabilitating from a hamstring injury and has just played five minutes of football for Liverpool this season. 

 The midfield player appeared in the last moments of Liverpool’s February 4 loss to Arsenal, but an injury has prevented him from playing a single minute since. Whether and when Thiago rejoins the matchday squad for this season is still up in the air. 

 Possible date of return: Not specified

Bajcetic Stefan

Due to injuries, Stefan Bajcetic has only made two appearances for Liverpool this season; his last game was in September.

In recent weeks, Bajcetic has been progressively regaining his fitness, and Klopp has acknowledged that the Spaniard is getting closer to making a much-needed return. 

 The German stated, “[Bajcetic] trains now fully with the U21s this week.” “That implies that we will train with him beside us starting next week, and then we’ll see. There will be another, and it is quite significant.

Bajcetic’s injury is long-term, therefore it’s unlikely that he’ll return quickly. 

 Possible date of return: April 24 for Everton (A).

Joel Matip

Joel Matip had an ACL injury against Fulham in early December, and he is now rehabilitating.

The injury is expected to keep the center-back out of action for the rest of the season, meaning he missed his last game with the team. Matip’s contract expires at the end of the current campaign.

Possible date of return: Not specified

Ben Doak

Due to a knee injury he received in December while playing for the Under-21s, Ben Doak has been sidelined.

Liverpool has not said when they anticipate Doak returning to play. In recent weeks, there has also been no information provided regarding the 18-year-old’s recuperation.