An update has emerged regarding the extent of Ibrahima Konate‘s injury, with Marc Guehi also in the transfer headlines again.
Today’s Main LFC Headline
Konate was feeling “his quad a little bit” after being substituted in last weekend’s 2-1 defeat away to Chelsea, leading to concerns about an injury absence.
The extent of the Frenchman’s injury still hasn’t been confirmed, but teammate William Saliba has claimed that the issue is only a “minor” one, having not trained on Tuesday.
“He hasn’t been training because he has some minor injuries,” Saliba told reporters, via the Liverpool Echo.
“I hope he’ll be back soon but I don’t know any more.”
Meanwhile, Andy Robertson has returned to full training for Scotland, having limped off after the final whistle Chelsea on Sunday.
Here’s hoping Konate is similarly involved later this week!
Today’s Liverpool FC News
• Guehi has transfer interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich, all of whom could hold an “advantage” over Liverpool
• Reds legend Steven Gerrard has questioned Trent Alexander-Arnold‘s decision to leave, admittedly understanding the decision, too.
• Ex-Man City defender Nedum Onuoha has discussed why Liverpool’s players may be struggling with grief after Diogo Jota‘s death. Must-read comments.
• Jordan Henderson admits he “couldn’t watch” Liverpool play after his “really difficult” exit from the club. The Reds visit Hendo’s Brentford on October 25!
More from This Is Anfield
Sam Millne has discussed Liverpool’s left-back situation, calling for Robertson to come in for Milos Kerkez after the international break:
“There isn’t a defining answer to who should be first-choice, but at the moment, bringing Robertson back in could help add stability to a Liverpool side which has undergone major changes.
“He already has steady on-field relationships with Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk. Rekindling those would help bring back some fluency to Liverpool’s play on the left.
“Of course, this doesn’t mean Kerkez would be left out in the cold; Robertson has started twice and come on in four games already this campaign.
“The youngster could then be allowed time to develop before stepping up to replace his senior properly in the coming years.”
READ: Andy Robertson vs. Milos Kerkez – assessing Liverpool’s left-back conundrum
Elsewhere in the football world today
• Gerrard has opened the doors to a managerial return, with talks reportedly planned with Rangers this week (Sky Sports)
• England captain Harry Kane is said to be a major doubt to face Wales on Thursday evening, with the striker struggling with an ankle knock (Sky Sports)
• Arsenal are reportedly in discussions over increasing the capacity of the Emirates, also looking to improve other aspects of the stadium (Sky Sports)
Liverpool FC: On this day
October 8, 2015 saw Liverpool supporters’ fortunes finally change for the better as Jurgen Klopp was appointed to take over from Brendan Rodgers.
His arrival heralded a new start for the Reds as he brought an infectious personality coupled with a style of football to match.
The German won every trophy there was to win at Liverpool in his nine years at the club, and he is considered arguably the most influential manager since Bill Shankly.
Fan Comments