LIVERPOOL SQUAD UPDATE
I can’t believe I am saying this and I know it’s early days but after their injury crisis last season the Reds only have one player in the treatment room during the course of a Premier League campaign and that unlucky member is Premier League legend, James Milner.
The Liverpool boss said: “Millie will not be ready – I think that’s it pretty much.”
Jordan Henderson and Thiago have fitness concerns due to less preparation time for the 2021/22 campaign having represented their respective countries in the EUROS this summer.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is set to return after the birth of his child last week and there is still speculation of whether midfield maestro, Fabinho will be involved following the tragic passing of his father.
However, Klopp has declared that all the players are fit enough to make an appearance and everyone “trained and looked sharp” ahead of the clash with Chelsea.
A major concern for the Liverpool gaffer was the situation on Andy Robertson who suffered an ankle ligament injury in the pre-season friendly against Athletic Bilbao.
The Scot was initially predicted to be on the side-lines for at least a couple months which left the whole club living in a de-ja-vu moment from last season’s injuries.
But thankfully for Klopp, the 27-year-old has made a miraculous recovery and has even stated that he is “ready to play” against Chelsea.
Discussing his injury, Robertson took to the club website to say: “Obviously I’ve been very lucky in my career that I’ve not had too many injuries and certainly not long-term injuries and long may that continue.
“But yeah, I’m a nightmare when I’m injured and I want to get back out on the pitch as quickly as possible.
“I’ll be ready, I’ll be ready to play, and like I said, I’ll hopefully be fit for the rest of the season now.”
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