JOEL MATIP NEWS

Starting against Palace Matip (knock) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact Matip gets the call Sunday despite subbing off early in the Cup match only a few days ago. It's somewhat surprising, but the injury clearly isn't something that could worsen, so Ibrahima Konate will open another match on the bench for Liverpool.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up issue in Cup match Matip was forced off at the break of Thursday's Cup match with an undisclosed issue, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. "We thought something is not 100 per cent right and you can...

Impact This doesn't seem major for Matip, but it's definitely something that could force him out of the squad Sunday on a short week. If that's the case, Ibrahima Konate will likely be set to start in a somewhat difficult spot against Crystal Palace, a team Liverpool have dominated in recent matches.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in FA Cup Matip (COVID-19) was on the bench for Sunday's FA Cup win against Shrewsbury.

Impact Matip is again an option and should contend for starts going forward. Despite the addition of Ibrahima Konate, he's often been the preferred center-back this season, starting 20 matches across UCL and league play.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alisson, Roberto Firmino and Joel Matip: Liverpool trio out for Chelsea match after suspected positive Covid tests Watch Chelsea vs Liverpool live on Sky Sports Premier League from 4pm; kick-off 4.30pm; Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp also missing from dug...

JANUARY 2, 2022 • SKY.COM

Messi among 4 PSG players with COVID, 3 more Liverpool cases

Lionel Messi is isolating at home in Argentina after being among four Paris Saint-Germain players announced as testing positive for the coronavirus ahead of the team’s return to pl...

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Matip has tested positive for COVID-19, Liverpool announced Sunday.

Impact Matip will now miss at least a week while in isolation with the virus, which includes Sunday's blockbuster against Chelsea. Ibrahima Konate is likely to fill in for him at center back for the game.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool beaten by Leicester after Salah's penalty miss

Liverpool lost 1-0 at Leicester in a big blow to its Premier League title hopes after Mohamed Salah missed a first-half penalty

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Liverpool loses for 2nd time in EPL, big blow to title hopes

Liverpool has lost 1-0 to Leicester in a big blow to the team's chances of winning the Premier League title

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matip is loved at Anfield and his double act with Van Dijk is flourishing Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk are very different personalities but they complement each other so well

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Liverpool beats Villa 1-0 as Gerrard returns to Anfield

Steven Gerrard’s return to Anfield ended in disappointment as Mohamed Salah’s second-half penalty gave Liverpool a 1-0 win over as Aston Villa in the English Premier League

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts against Everton Matip made three clearances, two interceptions and two blocks during Wednesday's 4-1 win over Everton.

Impact Matip returned to the starting XI after being a substitute against Southampton as Liverpool cruised to a victory. Matip has started five of Liverpool's past six matches and should be considered the main center-back partner alongside Virgil van Dijk. Ibrahima Konate is available to supplement either center-back if injuries crop up. Liverpool will travel to Wolverhampton on Saturday in their next match.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Klopp drops Mane and Matip for Man United vs Liverpool as Fabinho out injured Sadio Mane has been left on the bench for Liverpool’s trip to Manchester United, with Fabinho missing out entirely due to a knee injury.Joel...

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Continues in starting XI Matip made one interception, one clearance and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 5-0 win over Watford.

Impact Matip has started seven of Liverpool's eight Premier League matches at center-back and is the preferred central option alongside Virgil van Dijk. There's always going to be squad rotation due to the volume of matches, though with Liverpool playing so well, it's likely Matip stays in the starting XI as long as he's fit. His next chance to start will come Tuesday away to Atletico Madrid.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Matip: A cult icon among Liverpool fans There has been a determined re-emergence for Matip this season as he's kept Konate and Gomez out of the team

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Salah brilliance not enough, Liverpool held 2-2 by Man City

Kevin De Bruyne scored Manchester City's second equalizer in the front of the Kop to secure a 2-2 draw at Liverpool in the Premier League

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Salah gets 100th PL goal but Liverpool held 3-3 at Brentford

Mohamed Salah scored his 100th Premier League goal for Liverpool but it was not enough to beat Brentford as the two sides played out a breathless 3-3 draw

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Partnering van Dijk Matip has started all three of Liverpool's matches to open the new season.

Impact Matip has played every minute available in said fixtures holding off new signing Ibrahima Konate thus far. The defender has the second highest amount of clearances on the team behind Virgil van Dijk while firing a surprising seven shots in the opening three fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salah scores and sets up 2 in Liverpool's 3-0 win at Norwich

Mohamed Salah set up two goals and scored himself for a fifth straight year in the opening round of a Premier League season to lead Liverpool to a 3-0 win at Norwich

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts in friendly Matip (ankle) started in Tuesday's friendly against Wacker Innsbruck.

Impact Matip is still working his way back from an injury that's kept him out for six months, but it looks like he'll be ready for the start of the season. He'll slowly ramp up training and continue to add pre-season minutes under his belt, which is a good sign for Liverpool's opener in a few weeks.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should be ready for new season Matip (ankle) has re-integrated into team training and is expected to be ready for the new season. According to him, "I feel really good at the moment. I have a lot of sessions ahe...

Impact Matip seems most likely of Liverpool's four injured players to be ready for the start of season. He's been out since January, so he's had a significant amount of time to recover from this ankle ligament injury, and it wouldn't be surprising if he was ready to start the first gameweek. Of course, the addition of Ibrahima Konate clearly changes his role in the squad.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool agrees to sign Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate

Liverpool has bolstered its defensive corps by agreeing to a contract with Ibrahima Konate from German club Leipzig

MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Van Dijk out of European Championship, Henderson a doubt

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk says he will not play for the Netherlands at next month’s European Championship

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fired-up Alexander-Arnold heads into CL with point to prove

Trent Alexander-Arnold is among the key Liverpool players back in form as the English champions head into their matchup with Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals

APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Henderson sidelined after surgery in new blow for Liverpool

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson faces a long spell on the sidelines after undergoing an operation on the groin injury he sustained in last weekend’s Merseyside derby

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thiago struggles to adapt in tough start to Liverpool career

Thiago Alcantara might be the right player at the wrong time for Liverpool

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS