Jurgen Klopp will have to contend with a number of key players for the match between Liverpool and Burnley.The Reds welcome the Clarets to Anfield in Premier League action this afternoon. Liverpool go into the game after losing to Arsenal, their first league defeat since late September.Liverpool will play on the wing today, with Wataru Endo returning to the matchday squad. The midfielder has missed United’s last seven games in recent weeks while playing for Japan in the Asian Cup.However, some players will not be able to participate in today’s game.
Ibrahim Konate, who received two yellow cards against Arsenal and was suspended for one match against Burnley, is a player at risk of sending off. On the injury front, Thiago Alcantara is the latest name to join the treatment room after making his first appearance against the Gunners since April. Mohamed Salah and Dominik Soboslay also missed the game against the Clarets.
The players at risk of missing the Premier League games between Liverpool and Burnley are: Mohamed Salah has not played for Liverpool since the new year after picking up an injury in a match with the national team after playing for Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations. The forward made a quick recovery but is expected to miss the match against Burnley.
Dominic Szoboslai is out for most of 2024 due to injury. He returned to action against Chelsea last week but suffered similar fitness problems against Arsenal on Sunday and was ruled out of today’s game. Liverpool will be without Conor Bradley today as he mourns the death of his father.
Bradley lost to Arsenal after the death of his father Joe. Liverpool suffered another injury blow when Thiago Alcantara picked up a hamstring injury against Arsenal. The midfielder is currently expected to be sidelined and his return date is not yet known.
