‘It Doesn’t Look Good’: Klopp Provides Update on Joel Matip’s Injury Situation, Confirms He Will be out for a long time

After Joel Matip hobbled off the field during Liverpool’s 4-3 victory over Fulham on Sunday, manager Jurgen Klopp of Liverpool has expressed concerns that the player may be out for an extended period of time.

Midway through the second half at Anfield, the center back grabbed his right knee and was quickly replaced by Ibrahima Konate.

Regarding Matip’s possible layoff, Klopp acknowledged after the game that it was unlikely to be a “short one,” but he did not provide a more upbeat update on Tuesday before Liverpool’s trip to Sheffield United tomorrow.

“It appears unfavorable,” stated Klopp. “The scan is not yet complete.” We’re not sure how long.

Better news for supporters of Liverpool was that two more players were nearing full fitness.

Jurgen Klopp has suggested Matip is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines

In Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City, Diogo Jota and Alisson both sustained injuries, but Klopp indicated they are getting closer to joining the team again.

Yesterday, Jota was jogging outside. He is not participating in team training, but everything is moving in the correct manner, Klopp continued.

“Alisson will not be involved tomorrow, but he is closer.”

Liverpool’s backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher struggled against Fulham in Alisson’s absence, giving up three goals

However, Klopp claimed he has no reservations about Kelleher’s ability and refused to place responsibility on the goalkeeper.

“I believe he performed admirably [against Fulham], but we give up two goals,” he remarked.

“Harry Wilson was not a fortunate one.” We are front-footed goalkeepers, according to Ali and our goalkeeping coach in the second one. Such incidents occur; they have nothing to do with quality; rather, they stem from philosophical issues.

Klopp has given Caoimhin Kelleher his backing after he had a difficult game against Fulham

Liverpool star Alexander-Arnold facing possible ‘punishment’ after comments in Man City draw and intentionally provoke fans

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold could face FA disciplinary action for his comments after his side’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City, a report has claimed.

The Reds defender equalised in the second half with a low driven shot from 20 yards past Ederson, and was awarded the player of the match award by Sky Sports.

The result did drop Liverpool to third, but the general consensus was that it was a point gained for Jurgen Klopp’s side against the team that could end up being their title rivals this term.

Alexander-Arnold celebrated his goal by ‘shushing’ the City supporters. When asked why he did it after the match, he simply said because it was ‘funny’.

But as per The Sun, the Liverpool defender’s admission that he performed the celebration in front of City fans on purpose could land him in trouble with the FA.

The laws of the game state that any player must be shown a yellow card if they are found to have been ‘gesturing or acting in a provocative, derisory or inflammatory way’ towards members of the crowd.

However, referee Chris Kavanagh did not book the Liverpool defender for his celebration, and it is unclear whether he saw it happen.

The Sun add, however, that Alexander-Arnold would likely be warned about his future conduct if the FA were to take any action, and there were no particular appeals for sanction after the incident happened live.

On the game itself, the 25-year-old said in his post-match interview with Sky Sports: “There’s been many times we’ve played a lot better against City and lost the game. So to come here and get the point is a good result for us, if I’m honest.

“It’s something we needed as a team. It instills that belief that, even when we don’t play well against the champions – they just won a treble last year and they’re top of the league – if you can’t play well and still get a point against them, we’ve done something right.”