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Joel Matip

32
Born: August 8, 1991; Bochum, Germany
Position: Centre-back
Signed: 1 July 2016; FC Schalke; Free

Liverpool’s Covid situation: When Klopp, Alisson, Firmino & Matip can return

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - Tuesday, December 28, 2021: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp speaks to his players during the FA Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Liverpool FC at the King Power Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Leicester City 1-0 Liverpool: Player Ratings

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, December 11, 2021: Liverpool's Joel Matip during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Aston Villa FC at Anfield. Liverpool won 1-0. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Why surprise claims Joel Matip could still head to AFCON are unlikely

MADRID, SPAIN - Tuesday, October 19, 2021: Liverpool's Joel Matip during the UEFA Champions League Group B Matchday 3 game between Club Atlético de Madrid and Liverpool FC at the Estadio Metropolitano. Liverpool won 3-2. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool may have finally found the secret to keeping Joel Matip fit

PRESTON, ENGLAND - Wednesday, October 27, 2021: Liverpool's Joel Matip during the English Football League Cup 4th Round match between Preston North End FC and Liverpool FC at Deepdale. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Jurgen Klopp explains plan behind Joel Matip substitution vs. Preston

NORWICH, ENGLAND - Tuesday, September 21, 2021: Liverpool's Ibrahima Konaté with captain Jordan Henderson (R) after the Football League Cup 3rd Round match between Norwich City FC and Liverpool FC at Carrow Road. Liverpool won 3-0. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Joel Matip repeats familiar Liverpool advice for new boy Ibrahima Konate

6 Liverpool cult heroes of the Jurgen Klopp era

Robbo and Van Dijk troll Joel Matip and Jordan Henderson in FIFA ratings reveal

Alisson hails “playmaker” Joel Matip after 3 clean sheets in 4

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, August 21, 2021: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp (R) and Joel Matip after the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Burnley FC at Anfield. Liverpool won 2-0. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Joel Matip has turned down another Cameroon call-up with focus on Liverpool

Fit-again Joel Matip “not afraid” of Liverpool’s centre-back competition

Joe Gomez and Joel Matip in the spotlight as Mo Salah reveals pre-season forfeit

Joel Matip has his smile back after “not a really good period” with injuries

Injured quartet and new boy Konate complete first day of pre-season testing

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, December 1, 2020: Liverpool's Joel Matip during the UEFA Champions League Group D match between Liverpool FC and AFC Ajax at Anfield. Liverpool won 1-0 to win the group and progress to the Round of 16. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Joel Matip’s need to make up for lost time 5 years on from Liverpool arrival

Keep or sell? Have your say on Liverpool players linked with summer transfers!

Virgil van Dijk delivers big injury update on Joe Gomez and Joel Matip

Klopp gives pessimistic view on Van Dijk or Henderson playing again this season

LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, December 19, 2020: Liverpool's Joel Matip during the pre-match warm-up before the FA Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Joel Matip steps up recovery as Klopp drafts 5 youngsters into training

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Thursday, January 21, 2021: Liverpool's Joel Matip during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Burnley FC at Anfield. Burnley won 1-0 ending Liverpool’s run of 68 games unbeaten at home. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Klopp looks for silver lining after “big, big blow” of Joel Matip injury

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Thursday, January 21, 2021: Liverpool's Joel Matip during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Burnley FC at Anfield. Burnley won 1-0 ending Liverpool’s run of 68 games unbeaten at home. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Joel Matip to miss rest of the season with ankle ligament injury

Injury update: Klopp more optimistic on Joel Matip but very coy on Fabinho

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, December 27, 2020: Liverpool's Joel Matip goes off with an injury, replaced by substitute Rhys Williams, during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Bromwich Albion FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Jurgen Klopp confirms Joel Matip sustained “serious” ankle injury