Liverpool face Crystal Palace in the Premier League with Jurgen Klopp missing six players as the club confirm Joel Matip has suffered a torn ACL.
Jurgen Klopp’s side will be hoping Liverpool continue their good form as they head south to face Crystal Palace on December 9. The Reds took three points against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane and will be hoping to do the same against former manager Roy Hodgson at Selhurst Park.
Furthermore, if Arsenal beat Aston Villa, even if only briefly, against Palace, Liverpool would return to the top of the Premier League.
Liverpool have only lost one league game this season and I am confident that this will be a very successful season for the club.The news that Joel Matip could miss the rest of the season after tearing his ACL dampened the positives somewhat, which was confirmed by Jurgen Klopp after Yorkshire’s 4-3 win over Fulham.
His contract expires at the end of the season and if he fails to recover before the end of the season, it would be a sad way to leave Anfield for the much-loved Cameroonian.
Midfielder Alexis McAllister suffered an injury which required stitches during the game against Sheffield United. The Argentine has given a fitness update on his Instagram page and while it looks like the Argentine will be fit, Klopp said in his pre-match press conference that he is not sure.
Caoimhin Kelleher may not be needed as a substitute in goal for United as Alisson has returned to training after recovering from injury. Klopp usually has a full squad to choose from, barring long-term injuries such as Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Veicetic, both of whom are not expected until early 2024.
Diogo Jota and left-back Andy Robertson remain unavailable and it is unclear when they will return. However, Klopp still has a decent squad this season and will bring a strong squad to south London.
