Andy Robertson won’t be playing for Liverpool against Everton in the forthcoming Merseyside derby. While playing for Scotland in an international match, the left-back suffered a shoulder injury. Robertson may be sidelined for three months as a result of this setback, which Jurgen Klopp has revealed will require surgery.
Kostas Tsimikas is therefore expected to have a prolonged stint in the starting lineup, which will begin with this Saturday’s matchup between Everton and Liverpool at Anfield.
Diogo Jota has returned to action for Jurgen Klopp, but Curtis Jones is still out for the second game of his three-match suspension after being sent off against Tottenham. After missing the Tottenham encounter due to a knee injury, there were doubts regarding Cody Gakpo’s fitness. However, on Thursday, he was sighted participating in first-team training and might make a comeback.
Sadly, despite Klopp’s expectations that Thiago and Stefan Bajcetic would return quickly following the international break, the derby comes too soon for them.
Darwin Nunez, who played a magnificent game for Uruguay in their triumph over Brazil, admitted that he struggled with cramps towards the end of the game. Due to the lengthy travel time back to Liverpool, Klopp may decide to start the striker from the bench.
After contributing goals or assists in seven of the eight Premier League games this season, Mohamed Salah will likely remain Liverpool’s main man up front.
Predicted starting lineup for Liverpool: Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Diaz, Jota, Salah; Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Tsimikas.
Robertson, Thiago, and Bajcetic injury update.
Uncertain: Gakpo.
Jones is suspended.
The game is set to take place today at Anfield on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 12:30 p.m.
