LIVERPOOL NEWS

Curtis Jones - Out with knock Jones is not in the match day squad to face Luton Town on Sunday with a knock, reports Ian Doyle of the Liverpool Echo.

Impact Jones missed training on Friday with the issue and ultimately hasn't been risked for Sunday's match. The midfielder has missed four straight Premier League matches as Ryan Gravenberch has been preferred in the starting XI of late.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Diaz - Available from bench Diaz is in the match day squad to face Luton Town.

Impact Diaz returns to the squad for the first time since the kidnapping of his parents. The winger starts from the bench with Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah flanking Darwin Nunez in Liverpool's front three.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool's Klopp to let Diaz decide when he's ready to play again after kidnapping of father

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will let winger Luis Diaz decide for himself when he’s ready to play again, after his parents were kidnapped by a guerrilla group in Colombia

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diaz back in Liverpool training; Luton availability 'all about him' Jurgen Klopp says Luis Diaz will decide whether he returns to the Liverpool squad for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Luton Town. The Colomb...

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Stefan Bajcetic - No timeline for return Bajcetic (calf) has no specific timeline for his return, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. "No, we don't know [when he will be back]. With Stefan it's, again, one of these things....

Impact Bajcetic is still recovering from a calf injury and seemingly won't be rushed back. With the other options in the starting XI Bajcetic hasn't been required as he was in 2022/23. Still the defensive midfielder and back up right-back is considered a top option for the future when fully fit once more, though that may not come until after the international break.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thiago - Targeting return in 2024 Thiago (hip) won't return until 2024, according to manager Jurgen Klopp."With Thiago it is slightly different, it's an ongoing thing and we cannot put any kind of pressure on there...

Impact Thiago's outlook has seemingly gotten worse and worse. An injury that was originally expected to be a minor pre-season issue has now ruled him out for more than four months. The midfielder will offer a new dimension to the midfield when fit once more, though new signing Ryan Gravenberch could keep Thiago out of the team even when he's fit once more.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Diaz - Uncertain Sunday Diaz is a doubt for Sunday's trip to Luton despite training earlier in the week, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. "I cannot really say what we will do because we just wait where...

Impact Klopp added that Diaz hasn't been sleeping as he awaits news about his father's recovery. The winger could be available Sunday but it seems more likely than not that Diogo Jota or Cody Gakpo will be preferred on the left wing while Diaz focuses on his personal matter.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Nunez is silencing critics with increasing regularity Liverpool’s passage to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup was secured by a goal that perfectly encapsulated the big Uruguayan striker

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bournemouth 1-2 Liverpool: Darwin Nunez hits stunning winner to send Reds into quarter-finals Report and free highlights as Darwin Nunez scores a breathtaking winner to send Liverpool into Carabao Cup quarter-finals with 2-1 win over...

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • SKY.COM

Colombians march for release of soccer standout's kidnapped father Luis Díaz, who has not played since the abduction, has received support from his Liverpool teammates as search efforts continue.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Cody Gakpo - Nets in cup win Gakpo scored during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Bournemouth.

Impact Gakpo returned to the starting XI in the EFL Cup and found the back of the net. The striker is in a tough spot. With Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, and Darwin Nunez all ahead of him on the depth chart at left wing and striker. Gakpo should have the chance for more minutes moving forward though, as Liverpool compete in four competitions.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Curtis Jones - Hour in cup Jones played 61 minutes and started during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Bournemouth.

Impact Jones returned from suspension and got back on the pitch. The brilliant form of Ryan Gravenberch is more likely than not going to keep Jones on the bench in the Premier League, but with so many competitions ongoing there should be plenty of minutes to go around in the Liverpool midfield.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Robertson - Undergoes successful surgery Robertson underwent successful shoulder surgery and has begun rehabilitation. "Robbo speaks for itself - he had his operation and that all went to plan. He is one of our captains,...

Impact Robertson is expected to miss the next four months if everything goes as planned during his recovery. He has started eight matches in eight appearances prior to going down on injury, totaling a goal with 45 crosses (15 accurate) and 19 clearances in that span. Kostas Tsimikas has been getting the start at left back and will likely remain in the lineup for the time being.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Doak - Trains Monday Doak (undisclosed) trained for the first time Monday but is not expected to be ready for Wednesday's Carabao Cup match against Bournemouth. "Ben Doak trained yesterday [for the] fi...

Impact Doak has been out of action since Sep 21 with an undisclosed injury. He is still looking to make his first career EPL start after appearing in the starting XI during the UEL clash with LASK. The 17-year-old is also expected to remain a bench option for the time being.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Bradley - Getting closer Bradley (back) has been working with the ball on the grass and is expected to return to team training soon, according to assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders. "Conor is not in team tr...

Impact Bradley has yet made his season debut as he continues to deal with a back injury. He spent last season on loan with League One side Bolton Wanderers, scoring five goals in 41 appearances. One he returns, the defender is expected to be just a depth option until he gains more experience playing at the top level.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool, L8 and the city's complicated history with Black footballers It took Liverpool 88 years to field a Black player but while representation is now more common, the city's racial politics are complex

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Alisson - Easy clean sheet Alisson had one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Alisson wasn't called upon much during Sunday's win, stopping the only shot he faced and earning his second clean sheet in a row. The goalkeeper got off to a bit of a rocky start but has been excellent of late, as the Liverpool defense seems to be coming into its own and looking like a strong unit once more.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Alexander-Arnold - Decent volume in win Alexander-Arnold generated three shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Nottingham Forest. In addition, he was given a yello...

Impact Alexander-Arnold didn't get the chance to produce some of the gaudy volume he has in the past, though a large reason why is that he simply didn't need to. The right-back didn't have much to do as he shifted into midfield to continue recycling possession what became a very one-sided match. Alexander-Arnold has just one assist in eight Premier League appearances but his volume and creativity indicate those numbers should trend back to his career-norm of around 10 assists in most seasons.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominik Szoboszlai - Two assists Szoboszlai assisted twice to go with one shot (one on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Szoboszlai assisted twice, his first two in the Premier League, and created four chances. The midfielder has been simply sublime since joining Liverpool, immediately establishing himself as the first choice in the midfield and putting together some stellar showings in all competitions. The dangerous attack combined with Szoboszlai's creativity means he will remain a top option as long as he is on the pitch.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diogo Jota - Nets again Jota scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Impact Jota opened the scoring during Sunday's clash, starting at left wing once more with Luis Diaz (personal) absent. Jota is a more than competent left wing and his ability to shift to the wing allows him to share the starting XI with Darwin Nunez. There's no timeline for Diaz's return, meaning Jota could be in line for some consistent minutes on the left side of a dangerous front three.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Salah - Brilliance continues Salah scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Impact Salah made it six goals in his last four matches with another goal during Sunday's win. The striker is coming off a down year where he only scored 19 times and assisted 12 more, and has already scored eight in 10 matches. On this pace Salah could trouble 30 goals for the second time in his career, while double-digit assists are easily within reach. Salah is one of the most elite options in any competition.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Nunez - Nets again Nunez scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

Impact Nunez scored for the second match in a row and extended his goal contribution streak to four in a row. The striker has continued to put more and more of a hold on the starting job as the clearly most productive option through the middle with six goals and four assists in all competitions despite starting just seven times.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Curtis Jones - Set for suspension return Jones has completed his three-match suspension and is eligible to return for the Luton Town match on Sunday.

Impact Jones was sent off against Tottenham for a harsh foul, and while he's eligible to return to face the Hatters, nothing says he'll slot into the starting lineup right away. Jones had made four straight starts in the Premier League before the suspension.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The kidnapping of Luis Diaz's parents that left Liverpool 'fighting for Lucho' The search for Luis Diaz's father is also the search for the Liverpool footballer's 'hero'

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mohamed Salah on target in Liverpool's 3-0 win against Forest. Players show support for Luis Diaz

Mohamed Salah scored his 10th goal of the season as Liverpool beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 in the Premier League

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS