Liverpool Team News Page 41 - Soccer

Joel Matip - Out for season Matip ruptured his ACL and will miss the remainder of the season, James Pearce reports.

Impact Matip is a major loss for the back line and he will now spend six or more months recovering. The defender could prompt Liverpool into some January transfer action as Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk are the only remaining senior defenders.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Mac Allister - Suffers knee injury Mac Allister was forced off holding his right knee during Wednesday's clash with Sheffield United.

Impact Mac Allister's first match since scoring his debut Liverpool goal was a painful one. His ankle was stamped on in the first half and then he went down after sending in a cross in the second half. It was the latter injury that forced off Mac Allister and brought on Curtis Jones. Mac Allister's first chance to return will be a Saturday trip to Sheffield United.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alisson - Will miss another match Alisson (leg) will not be an option on Wednesday against Sheffield United, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. "And with Ali the same. Obviously, Ali is closer but not available for...

Impact Alisson looks to not be an option for this week of action, as he is still working on his rehabilitation. Adrian should continue in net while the club's regular starter is out, but as soon as Alisson is fit, he will most likely immediately get the start, hopefully coming as soon as next Thursday in the UEL against Union SG.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diogo Jota - Starting rehabilitation Jota (strain) started to train individually Tuesday but won't be an option Wednesday against Sheffield, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. "He was running yesterday outside - on hi...

Impact Jota began running outside this week during training but will still have to wait for a return as he is not yet fit to compete. The forward looks to be making decent progress with his rehabilitation and will hopefully return before the end of the year. When he does return, he will most likely return to the bench as he tries to work his way back into the starting XI after an injury.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Matip - Injury deemed serious Matip (knee) will not be an option on Wednesday against Sheffield United, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. "No, I don't know exactly but it doesn't look good, that's something we...

Impact Matip's status does now look good for the rest of 2023, as manager Jurgen Klopp claimed the player's injury "doesn't look good." The club is still waiting on the defender's scan, which is enough to say he won't be an option Wednesday, as they still try to figure out the full extent of his knock. They will be hopeful Matip returns by the end of 2023, but he will most likely be held out until after the winter break based on Klopp's statements.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Is Trent Alexander-Arnold Liverpool's new midfield maestro? | Generation xG

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

'Liverpool 2.0' continues to take shape in 4-3 win v. Fulham | Kelly & Wrighty

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Caoimhin Kelleher - Bailed out by late goals Kelleher registered two saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 4-3 win over Fulham.

Impact Kelleher faced five shots and allowed three goals, including two that he would want back. It was no secret that Kelleher isn't Alisson, but his shot-stopping has been woeful whenever he steps on the pitch and he will be a major issue for Liverpool to overcome while Alisson (hamstring) is sidelined.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Tsimikas - Assists in win Tsimikas assisted once to go with six crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 4-3 victory against Fulham.

Impact Tsimikas isn't Andrew Robertson, but he's certainly not a bad backup on the stat sheet. The left-back found an assist and peppered the Fulham box with a plethora of dangerous crosses. He might be the backup and rotational option but Tsimikas has shown exactly why his contract was extended as he fills in for Robertson somewhat seamlessly.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Salah - Assists Sunday Salah assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and five chances created in Sunday's 4-3 victory against Fulham.

Impact Salah is back on the scoresheet in perhaps the least surprising update. The winger is simply unstoppable, especially with other threats in the Liverpool attack giving him more room to operate. It's impossible to look past Salah as one of the truly elite options in any match. The winger is currently competing with Erling Haaland for the Premier League lead in goal contributions.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Mac Allister - Nets wondergoal Mac Allister scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-3 victory against Fulham.

Impact Mac Allister scored the second of four goals and his was perhaps the most special as he sent in a strike from range to the top corner for his first Liverpool goal. The midfielder has had mixed showings since making the switch to Liverpool but his individual quality has never been in doubt. Mac Allister will hope to build on this goal as he continues his role in midfield in most matches.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Alexander-Arnold - Scores heroic winner Alexander-Arnold scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 4-3 victory over Fulham.

Impact Alexander-Arnold scored the late winning goal and nearly had a brace though his first goal was actually deemed a Bernd Leno own goal. Alexander-Arnold is stepping into his own as one of the best players in the Premier League yet again, in whatever role he is asked to play. This new addition of finishing to his game does nothing if not help his upside even more moving forward.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wataru Endo - First Premier League goal Endo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-3 win over Fulham.

Impact Endo's first Premier League goal couldn't have come at a much more heroic time in the final five minutes of a match Liverpool trailed in. His brilliant finish lifted the Anfield crowd and helped spur an unlikely comeback. Endo might not be an everyday starter moving forward but that heroic goal will keep him in the first team moving forward.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool 'found a way' against Fulham | Premier League

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Liverpool v. Fulham | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 12/3/2023

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Trent Alexander-Arnold's heroics steals win for Liverpool v. Fulham | Premier League

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Wataru Endo's curler makes it 3-3 for Liverpool against Fulham | Premier League

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Alexis Mac Allister's wonderstrike gives Liverpool 2-1 lead v. Fulham | Premier League

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Joel Matip - Could sit out for some time Matip (knee) is set for some time on the sidelines per said Jurgen Klopp per The Times. "No scan yet, but that will not be a short one"

Impact despite not receiving scans, yet, Matip could be out for sometime after injuring his knee against Sheffield United on Sunday. More answers to his timetable of return should come out within the next few days after he receives tests on his injury. If the defender needs to sit out for an extended period of time, then brahima Konate could see more time on the pitch during his absence.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Alexander-Arnold's screamer gives Liverpool 1-0 lead v. Fulham | Premier League

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Joel Matip - Departs with injury Sunday Matip was subbed off with an apparent knee injury during the second half of Liverpool's Sunday clash against Fulham, Ian Doyle of Liverpool Echo reports.

Impact Matip went down midway through the second half with knee discomfort and immediately asked to be subbed off. His status for the Sheffield United matchup on Wednesday should be doubtful at least, and if he can't go, then Ibrahima Konate would move into the starting lineup to partner Virgil van Dijk at center-back.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool Qualify For Europa League Round Of 16 After 10th Straight Home Win Cody Gakpo netted twice at Anfield as Liverpool beat LASK 4-0.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Harvey Elliott close to Liverpool starting spot as West Ham nail it again - Europa League and Europa Conference League hits and misses West Ham won late on in Serbia to secure qualification; Alex Moreno scored the winning goal for Aston Villa, but Ollie Watkins absence a wor...

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • SKY.COM

Liverpool advances in Europa League. Aubameyang hat trick for Marseille includes overhead kick

Liverpool advanced to the round of 16 of the Europa League with a game to spare after Luis Díaz and Cody Gakpo scored early to set the tone in a 4-0 victory over Austria’s LASK

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan Gravenberch - Busy in rout Gravenberch got the start and played 82 minutes during Thursday's 4-0 win over LASK.

Impact Gravenberch was back in the starting XI and put together a fantastic showing during the one-sided rout. Gravenberch has been in incredible form of late and seems to be securing a consistent role in the starting XI of late. The midfielder will likely compete for the top choice in midfield alongside Dominik Szoboszlai.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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