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Alisson - Single save in draw Alisson registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Arsenal.

Impact Alisson conceded the first goal in the opening five minutes as Gabriel converted from a set-piece. After that it was smooth sailing from Alisson, who faced only one more shot and stopped it. Alisson is the best goalkeeper in the Premier League and has produced some consistently excellent performances in all competitions.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Alexander-Arnold - Assists with long ball Alexander-Arnold assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Arsenal.

Impact Alexander-Arnold was back on the scoresheet, this time with an assist on a peach of a long pass to Mohamed Salah. The defender was excellent throughout Saturday's draw and is in the form of his life. Alexander-Arnold is a simply elite defensive option with unmatched upside going forward.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Salah - Nets equalizer Salah scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Arsenal. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Salah got on the end of a long pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold and slotted past David Raya during Saturday's draw. The winger remains one of the absolute best players in the Premier League and is showing no signs of slowing down. Liverpool will struggle to cope without Salah with AFCON on the horizon.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool defender Tsimikas injured after colliding with Klopp in game against Arsenal

Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas broke his collarbone when he collided with Jurgen Klopp on the sideline during the English Premier League game against Arsenal at Anfield

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Kostas Tsimikas - Broken collarbone confirmed Tsimikas (collarbone) has been confirmed to have a broken collarbone after an ugly collision on the sidelines against Arsenal, according to manager Jurgen Klopp, per Theo Squires o...

Impact Tsimikas will be facing an extended period on the sidelines, having been confirmed to have broken his collarbone in Saturday's match against Arsenal. This is a very unfortunate loss for Liverpool, now being without their first two options at left-back, with Andy Robertson also out due to a shoulder injury. Tsimikas should now be expected to miss the next six to eight weeks of play due to the injury. Luckily, the international break is about to take place, giving him almost three additional weeks to recover without a contest. He will be slotted for a return versus Arsenal on Feb. 4, the same club he encountered his injury against. The defender will hope for a speedy recovery, with Joe Gomez most likely holding down the left flank in defense while Robertson and Tsimikas recover from their injury woes.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Diaz - Injury deemed minor Diaz went down during Saturday's match against Arsenal with a knee injury, but that knock has been deemed minor, according to manager Jurgen Klopp, per Theo Squires of the Liverpoo...

Impact Diaz looks like he won't miss much time with his latest knock, as it seems as if the problem was only a collision of two knees instead of anything related to a muscle or tendon injury. Manager Jurgen Klopp was hopeful the attacker would return to play soon but did not expect the player to be ready in three days for their match against Burnley. They will most likely take his return cautiously, with the international break only a few contests away, so don't be surprised if he is not an option Tuesday. If Diaz cannot go, expect Cody Gakpo to capture the starting spot on the wing.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Diaz - Goes down with knock Diaz was taken off in the 68th minute of Saturday's match against Arsenal, having gone down with an apparent knee injury.

Impact Diaz, unfortunately, was seconds away from exiting the pitch for a substitute before encountering his injury, having gone down with a knock to his knee after a tackle was made on the attacker. However, the problem looks to be minor, as his knee looked to have made a collision during the tackles, resulting in more of a knock than a muscular injury, and he was able to walk off on his own. The attacker was replaced by Harvey Elliot, but expect Cody Gakpo to take over the starting role if Diaz is required to miss any time.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Tsimikas - Early exit against Arsenal Tsimikas was taken off in the 35th minute of Saturday's contest against Arsenal, having gone down with an apparent shoulder injury.

Impact Tsimikas is the newest Liverpool left-back to end up on the injury list, having exited Saturday's match early with an injured shoulder after colliding with manager Jurgen Klopp on the sidelines. This will now leave Liverpool very limited in the flanks of the defense, already having Andrew Robertson out due to a shoulder problem as well. Joe Gomez replaced the hurt Tsimikas and will most likely remain in the starting XI if his fellow teammate's injury is serious, as the club now has no true outside backs and will be forced to play some players outside their regular positions.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gravenberch - Available from bench Gravenberch (undisclosed) is available from the bench for Saturday's match against Arsenal.

Impact Gravenberch is available as expected though can only occupy a spot on the bench Saturday. The midfielder had started back-to-back Premier League fixtures, but Curtis Jones gets the nod in the starting XI Saturday.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gravenberch - Set for return Saturday Gravenberch (undisclosed) is expected to be an option to play Saturday against Arsenal, as manager Jurgen Klopp was asked who would return for the match, and he responded with "Rya...

Impact Gravenberch was taken off in the club's match against West Ham in the Carabao Cup due to fatigue, but he seems to be fit again after manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed he would be back for their match versus Arsenal. The midfielder has been in and out of the starting XI for much of this season but will possibly return to a starting position, especially with Alexis Mac Allister still out with a knee injury. However, if Gravenberch isn't selected for the starting XI, expect Waturo Endo to gain the start, with the Dutch midfielder possibly earning some time off the bench.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Robertson - Doing well in recovery Robertson (shoulder) is recovering well from surgery, but is not fully ready to begin any heavy activities, confirmed manager Jurgen Klopp. "Andy, I sat yesterday pretty long with...

Impact Robertson is still another month or two along from returning following shoulder injury. He has missed two months so far and should return to individual training in the start of the new year. The defender had started all eight games played for the team, with Kostas Tsimikas taking care of business at left back for Liverpool for the time being.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Ben Doak - Needs knee surgery Doak suffered a meniscus tear and will need surgery, according to assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders. "That one will take [a] longer time. He is young, he is a fit guy, he is a posi...

Impact It's a tough break for Doak, who suffered the injury in a rare start last week, the final group match of Europa League. Most of his minutes this season have come in Europa League and this likely means he won't get much of a chance for minutes in league play. Given the depth of Liverpool's attack, Doak is far down the pecking order.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diogo Jota - Working way back Jota (hamstring) continues work with the ball on the pitch, according to assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders. "Diogo is doing ball work on the pitch so that is getting closer and clo...

Impact Jota doesn't seem likely to return before the New Year unless he's further along than Lijnders suggests. He's been outside working with the ball for a couple weeks now and will likely need a full week of training before being considered for the bench. He's been out almost a month and Liverpool are usually one of the better teams in terms of not forcing players back to the pitch following injury.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Mac Allister - Feeling better without pain Mac Allister (knee) doesn't have pain anymore and could be an option within the next week, according to assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders. "It was worse than we first thought, but...

Impact Mac Allister suffered a gash in his knee in the Dec. 6 contest but looks to be healing nicely and should be an option in the coming week. Given the heavy amount of matches, he probably won't start every game like he was prior to injury, but he figures to draw at least one start before the calendar turns to the New Year, moving Wataru Endo back to the bench.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gravenberch - Dealing with fatigue Gravenberch is only dealing with fatigue and is hopeful to train this week, according to assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders. "He will train hopefully today [Tuesday], let's see wher...

Impact It's good news on Gravenberch, who was originally thought to have a hamstring injury, but it looks like he doesn't have any damage in that area. Of course, that means he probably won't be pushed overly much in the next week. He's gone no more than 61 minutes in each of his last four appearances and probably won't be asked to start Saturday against Burnley with Curtis Jones an option to come back into the XI.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alisson - Easy clean sheet Alisson had two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Manchester United.

Impact Alisson faced two shots, neither of which were very threatening, and he ended up stopping both of them to come away with the clean sheet. It's an odd day that a clean sheet an draw might be disappointing, but against fierce rivals Alisson would have hoped for another win. Alisson remains one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahima Konate - Busy going forward Konate registered four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Manchester United.

Impact Konate didn't have much to do defensively so he joined the attack surprisingly often. Even more disappointing was the fact that he had the chance of the game, a header he sent just over the bar. Konate will be tasked with a huge role going forward following the season-ending injury Joel Matip (knee) suffered.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Gakpo - Busy off bench Gakpo recorded four shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Manchester United.

Impact Gakpo came off the bench and piled on the offensive pressure during Sunday's scoreless draw. The attacker might be trusted in the starting XI sooner rather than later especially with the struggles of Darwin Nunez. Gakpo hasn't been too productive himself, but Liverpool will be looking to switch things up.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Alexander-Arnold - Frustrated in draw Alexander-Arnold had four shots (zero on goal), 14 crosses (five accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Manchester United.

Impact Alexander-Arnold threw everything and the kitchen sink into the box during Sunday's draw but all of it came up just short. The right-back was busy going forward throughout the match and it still wasn't enough. That said Alexander-Arnold might still be the most in-form right-back in the world at the moment on both sides of the ball.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gravenberch - Picks up hamstring injury Gravenberch suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Manchester United and will undergo tests to determine a clear timetable for his return, manager Jurgen Klopp to...

Impact Liverpool are set to play three games over the next 10 days, and at first glance, it's hard to imagine Gravenberch being involved in those contests due to the nature of hamstring injuries -- especially given the medical staff told Klopp that the injury worsened as the game progressed before the Dutch midfielder was subbed off in the 61st minute. Alexis Mac Allister is also dealing with a knee injury, meaning Wataru Endo and Curtis Jones could be in line for expanded roles in the short term.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Alexis Mac Allister - Out for derby Mac Allister (knee) is dealing with a punctured bone and is out for Sunday's clash with Manchester United, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. "The other boy stepped on his knee and...

Impact Mac Allister suffered the painful injury last time out and is now set to miss a few matches. The good news is that despite the injury being painful it isn't expected to sideline Mac Allister for any long period of time and he could be back before the winter break.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Diaz - Starts in four straight Diaz has notched five goals on 31 shots to go along with eight crosses, 15 chances created and 16 tackles in 19 appearances (14 starts) this season.

Impact Diaz continues to be Liverpool's top option on the left flank this season, having started in the past four matches after a brief stint where he was only given the starting nod once in five matches. He will look to keep up the same production with his team being top of the league, having five goals this season, which already matches his total from last season. However, he has struggled to create opportunities this season, going without an assist so far this season. He will look to continue as the starter as Liverpool tries to capture the title in a highly contentious top-of-the-table race.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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