When asked about fitness updates and a possible return, Klopp simply replied: “Ryan.” He was referring to Ryan Gravenburch, who missed the game against Manchester United and is a doubt for the game against Arsenal. However, the manager has declared the Dutchman fit for action and could start on the bench. He ruled out Alexis McAllister and Diogo Jota from the clash. “Macca and Diogo are getting closer but they are not ready for tomorrow. This is.”Klopp gave an update on Robertson’s fitness and when he will return from shoulder surgery following his international appearance.
The Liverpool manager continued: “Andy, I spent a lot with him yesterday and he’s a really nice guy. The problem is that there are no shoulders. The rest of your body is fine, but you still need to be patient. You still have to be patient, but everything will be fine.”So he’s a bit annoyed because he can already do all the physical work and he’s not allowed to train with the ball, maybe a bit of passing etc, but it’s not fair.” But if he’s physically ready to go and can get his shoulders back, I think it’s only a matter of time before he comes back. We’re all hoping it’s January, but I don’t know.”When it comes to team selection, Klopp is likely to field a familiar line-up given the personnel available. Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk resume their partnership at the heart of Liverpool’s defence, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kostas Tsimikas retain their positions on the flanks. Curtis Jones should play alongside Wataru Endo and Dominic Szoboszlai in midfield.
Jones could fit into the situation Klopp wanted against Arsenal, who performed well at Anfield last season.In attack, Darwin Nunes convinced Klopp to use him differently after the midweek game against West Ham. With Luis Diaz underperforming, the coach was able to use Nunes on the left and Cody Gakpo in center. Mohamed Salah remains the obvious choice on the right.
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dyck, Tsimikas; Szoboszlai, Endo, Jones; Salah, Gakpo, Nunes
Jurgen Klopp could use Darwin Núñez on the left and bring on Curtis Jones in the middle for Liverpool against Arsenal at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp will be looking to field a strong squad to face Arsenal at Anfield as he adapts his system to the circumstances. The Liverpool manager will want a more intense and, more importantly, clinical performance than he did against Manchester United.In his pre-match press conference, Klopp spoke about the fitness of a number of players and the return of Andy Robertson.
