Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister’s injury “doesn’t look good”, according to manager Jurgen Klopp.
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The Argentinian player suffered a cut knee during the 2-0 win at Sheffield United on Wednesday (6). He continued to play, but was substituted in the 57th minute and later had the wound sutured.
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During his pre-match press conference this Thursday (7), manager Jurgen Klopp updated on the midfielder’s condition. “Macca doesn’t look good, so we have to see day by day. They were pretty hopeful after the game that it was not serious. It’s not that serious, but in the period of the year if you are out for five days, it’s 12 games pretty much”, said Klopp.
“I don’t expect him to be ready for [Saturday]. I don’t know about Thursday or Sunday after that, so it’s pretty much stop and go. We have to see”, added the manager. He also updated goalkeeper Alisson Becker. “Alisson looks good, I don’t know if good enough now for tomorrow. I have to check that with the coaches and the medical department, and with Ali, of course.
Becker has been sidelined due to an injury in the 1-1 draw at Manchester City in November. Another player who has joined long-term absentees is defender Joel Matip. He ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and could miss the rest of the season. His contract runs out next summer. About Matip’s future, Klopp said: “I’m pretty sure the club will show their class. He deserves all the support from us and he will get it”.