Ahead of the game, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has been speaking to the media at his pre-match press conference today and he’s provided a team news and injury update including the latest on the fitness of several players.
Andrew Robertson has missed Liverpool’s last few matches due to a knee injury. The left-back returned to light training last week and Klopp says the Scottish international is close to making his return to first team action as he’s now ‘running a lot’. However, the trip to Arsenal is expected to come too soon for the 28-year-old.
Naby Keita has been another injury absentee for Liverpool in recent weeks after he sustained a thigh injury in early September. The midfielder is still working his way back to fitness and won’t be available for the trip to Arsenal on Sunday.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will also miss out against his former club as he continues to recover from a thigh injury that’s hampered him this season. Summer signing Arthur is also out of the Arsenal game after missing the Champions League win over Rangers in midweek due to a muscle issue that he picked up in training.
However, there is some positive news for Liverpool as Klopp has confirmed Curtis Jones has resumed training after overcoming a calf injury. The young midfielder could now be back in the squad against the Gunners this weekend.
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