As Liverpool prepare to return to Premier League action, Jurgen Klopp has delivered an extensive injury update and suggested the club haven’t ruled out making further signings this summer.
At least 8 players ruled out of Fulham opener
In his pre-match press conference on Friday, Klopp provided the latest on a number of players who are currently sidelined.
The good news is that Alisson is now “fine” and looks set to return to the starting lineup, having missed the majority of pre-season with an abdominal injury.
However, Caoimhin Kelleher, Calvin Ramsay, Kaide Gordon and Diogo Jota remain out, having missed all of the summer friendlies through injury.
Ibrahima Konate, Kostas Tsimikas, Curtis Jones and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are also sidelined after picking up knocks during pre-season.
Naby Keita missed last Sunday’s friendly against Strasbourg through illness but could yet be available for the trip to Craven Cottage, with Klopp expecting the Guinean to train on Friday.
The Liverpool boss says the club do not feel that they need to re-enter the market for reinforcements at this stage, but added “the transfer window is still open, so we will see.”
Cue fans getting excited about transfers again!
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CLUB STATEMENT: MARC CUCURELLA.
Following reports from numerous media outlets this week, we can confirm an agreement has been reached with Brighton and Hove Albion for the signing of Marc Cucurella.
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- Chelsea responded to Brighton‘s denial that the club’s had agreed a deal for Marc Cucurella by confirming the signing of the Spaniard on Friday. Not sure why they’ve spent £62 million on a back-up left-back, mind?
- Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has signed a new long-term contract with the Magpies, just nine months after his appointment. Let’s hope for his sake that this isn’t another Pardew eight-year deal moment!
- Leicester right-back Ricardo Pereira has been ruled out for up to six months after achilles surgery. Brendan Rodgers’ side seem to be having a bit of a tough time at the moment!
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The footy back!
The Premier League kicks off with Crystal Palace hosting Arsenal at 8pm (GMT).
Sadio Mane is set to play his first Bundesliga match as Bayern Munich travel to Europa League winners Eintracht Frankfurt at 7.30pm.
Ligue 1 also kicks off tonight with Lyon taking on Ajaccio.
Enjoy your weekend and up the Reds!
