Liverpool is closely monitoring Darwin Nunez's fitness ahead of their upcoming match against Arsenal on Sunday. Nunez sustained a foot injury during the recent 4-1 victory over Chelsea. Despite finishing the game, Jurgen Klopp revealed in a press conference that Nunez needs a check-up before the match at the Emirates Stadium.
Klopp explained that Nunez's foot is swollen, but X-rays showed no breaks. The player trained with the team on Friday, raising hopes for his availability.
On the positive side, senior players Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andy Robertson, and Dominik Szoboszlai returned from injuries this week. Thiago Alcantara also joined the training session, while Mohamed Salah remains sidelined with a muscle issue, and Kostas Tsimikas is recovering from a broken collarbone.
Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus is expected to be fit, but Thomas Partey is ruled out due to a recent setback. Klopp acknowledged the challenge of having more options but emphasized the luxury of a fully-fit squad.
Looking ahead to the match, Klopp recognized Arsenal as a tough opponent, highlighted areas for improvement from recent encounters, and expressed confidence in selecting the right starting lineup. The anticipation is building for what promises to be an exciting clash at the Emirates Stadium this weekend.
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Liverpool's Darwin Nunez faces a fitness check after sustaining a foot injury in their recent win against Chelsea, but the No. 9 was spotted participating in training, sparking hopes of his availability for the Arsenal showdown.
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Jurgen Klopp dismissed the return of key players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andy Robertson, and Dominik Szoboszlai from injuries as a 'luxury problem,' highlighting the positive dilemma of having more options for selection.
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Thiago Alcantara, yet to feature this season, joined Friday's training session, indicating a potential return to the squad. However, Mohamed Salah remains sidelined with a muscle issue, and Kostas Tsimikas is still recovering from a broken collarbone.
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Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus is expected to be fit despite recent knee troubles, but Thomas Partey is ruled out due to a setback. Mikel Arteta confirmed that the timeline for Partey's return is uncertain.
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Klopp emphasized the importance of being at their best against a tough opponent like Arsenal, reflecting on recent encounters and expressing confidence in selecting the right lineup for the upcoming match. The anticipation is high for an exciting clash at the Emirates Stadium.
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