Liverpool faces a quick turnaround as they head to Burnley for a match on Boxing Day at 17:30 GMT.
Following an engaging 1-1 draw against league leaders Arsenal at Anfield, Liverpool missed the opportunity to claim the top spot in the Premier League. Despite this, Jurgen Klopp likely found plenty of encouragement from the team’s performance. However, Klopp understands that overcoming Burnley will present its challenges. Vincent Kompany’s side has shown improvement in recent weeks, securing a 2-0 victory at Fulham, bringing them within three points of safety.
Injuries are becoming a concern for Liverpool, while Burnley is also expected to have several players unavailable. Ahead of the upcoming match, here are the latest updates regarding injuries for both teams.
1. Luca Koleosho – out
The Burnley winger has a long-term knee injury. Photo: Matt McNulty
2. Aaron Ramsey – doubt
Missed Burnley’s previous two games and may again be absent. Photo: Matt McNulty
3. Johann Berg Gudmundsson – doubt
The Clarets stalwart has also been absent for the previous two matches. Photo: Fran Santiago
4. Jack Cork – doubt
The experienced midfielder hasn’t played for Burley since 1 November. Photo: Stu Forster
5. Kostas Tsimikas – out
The left-back has a broken collarbone suffered against Arsenal and will be sidelined for a significant period.
6. Joel Matip – out
The defender suffered a ruptured ACL injury against Fulham earlier this month. Matip has had surgery and may not play again this season.
7. Andy Robertson – out
The left-back continues to work his way back from shoulder surgery but won’t be back until the new year.
8. Stefan Bajcetic – out
Liverpool are being cautious with the 19-year-old’s recovery. He has a calf injury, having had adductor surgery in March.
9. Thiago Alcantara – out
The midfielder won’t play for Liverpool for the remainder of the year after having a hip operation in April.
10. Ben Doak – out
The exciting teenage winger was substituted in the 28th minute for the under-21s against Chelsea. He suffered a knee problem has requires surgery.
11. Alexis Mac Allister – major doubt
The midfielder suffered a nasty cut in a 2-0 win over Sheffield United at the start of the month. Klopp admitted before Arsenal that Mac Allister is getting ‘closer and closer’ but assistant boss Pep Lijnders recently admitted it might not be until the new year when the Argentina international is back.
12. Diogo Jota – doubt
The Liverpool forward has a muscle issue. Jota is back in training back much will depend and Klopp admitted he’s getting ‘closer and closer’ but much will depend on when the Portuguese is deemed ready.
13. Luis Diaz – doubt
Limped off in the second half against Arsenal. Klopp wasn’t overly concerned but still wasn’t sure about the extent of Diaz’s issue.
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