Liverpool Injury News: Jurgen Klopp Provides Fresh Update On Jota And Matip Ahead Of The Side’s FA Cup Tie: Both players are unlikely to make the cut for the side’s impending outing
Addressing media platforms ahead of his team’s weekend matchup in the FA Cup, Jurgen Klopp utilised the occasions to shed light on the injury crisis at club.
Unfortunately, it was not good from the Liverpool manager when it came to Joel Matip and Diego Jota. Matip who is currently ruled out with a groin injury while Jota is sidelines with a knee injury are set to remain on the injury for the foreseeable future as well.
Jurgen Klopp Provides Fresh Update On Jota And Matip Ahead Of The Side’s FA Cup Tie
While Jota is still a few weeks away from returning to training, there was still some solace when it came to Matip with Klopp saying the defender could be back for the clash against Manchester United.
Klopp on Jota: “Still in the knee brace, so a few weeks away from team training. Nothing new to say. It takes time.
“No surgery needed but a proper injury. Not a little knock. No real time frame for that.”
On Matip he added: “We will try (to get him fit for Manchester United).
Klopp Reveals Trent Alexander-Arnold Had COVID
Klopp also went onto talk about Trent with the Liverpool boss revealing that the fullback had contracted Coronavirus prior to the onset of the ongoing season.
“If you make people used to that level he’s shown, a game like Southampton was obvious case of not his best.
“He knows that. He has played some good games too. He started, was out with covid then had injury, no pre-season. All these things.”
Liverpool will be facing off against Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup. The side will be wishing to overhaul a three match winless run as the team strives to turnaround its dreary form in the domestic tournaments in the country.
