Jurgen Klopp has made big comments about Liverpool when it comes to who could play against Sheffield United.
Jurgen Klopp is monitoring the post-match data generated by Liverpool’s sports scientists and medical staff more closely than ever before.
According to the manager of the Reds, his team is going through the most intense period of the season. From the 1-1 draw with Manchester City on 25 November to the home game against Newcastle United on New Year’s Day, Liverpool played a total of 11 games across three competitions.
On average, a match is played once every 3.6 days. Numbers will be crunched and suggestions will be made to Klopp as to who needs rest and who is at risk of injury ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Sheffield United.
But the Anfield manager doesn’t need a chart or bars to show that Alexis McAllister could spend extra time at Bramall Lane. It may be a mystery to some that the £35m signing from Brighton is still on the bench after scoring his sensational first goal for the Reds.
McAllister could not have opened Liverpool’s scoring more impressively in their 4-3 win over Fulham. The Argentina international found the top corner in the 38th minute with a sublime strike from around 30 yards.
Klopp hinted that such a thing could happen, but everyone at Anfield was stunned. “We saw before today’s game that his legs were in good shape,” said the Liverpool manager.
“He was really into it… I thought, ‘Wow, give it a try!’—that’s exactly what he felt.”But midway through the second period, McAllister departed as Liverpool tried to gain momentum in a deadlocked game.
The 24-year-old was replaced by Joe Gomez in the 65th minute.This decision might surprise some, especially since he was replaced by a defender. But the move was to push Trent Alexander-Arnold into midfield and produce the winner in dramatic fashion.
Asked why McAllister was left out and if he was injured, Klopp admitted the midfielder was not injured but was taken off. The Liverpool manager has admitted he will make changes to his squad for the game against Sheffield United if necessary.”
It’s difficult for all of us, it’s difficult for the players. We have to see if we can get through it and make a difference and see who can play again.” “Yes, it’s good to come out of a difficult period with a positive result, but the real decisions about what comes next will be made in Sheffield.
“Klopp is not underestimating Manchester United despite being bottom of the Premier League. If Chris Wilder begins his second spell as Blades manager, Liverpool will be wary of the return of a new manager. However, rotation is necessary.
Mac Allister has started every Premier League game since joining the club. Even after collapsing after the international break and failing to feature in the team meeting, he played from the start against Manchester City. But now it’s time to lay Mac Allister to rest.
