Jurgen Klopp will be satisfied with Liverpool’s current position at the second international break of the 2023-24 season.
After substantial change to the Reds’ squad over the summer, with captain Jordan Henderson and vice-skipper James Milner departing along with Roberto Firmino and Fabinho, there were some doubts how well Jurgen Klopp’s troops would start.
But supporters aplenty are more than pleased. Liverpool sit fourth in the Premier League, three points adrift of the summit, and their only loss came in a 2-1 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur that was shrouded in controversy. They’ve also won both games of their Europa League campaign, as well as easing into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
Klopp will be hoping that none of his troops return with injuries from international duty. The Reds have one of their biggest games of the season when they face Everton in the Merseyside derby on Saturday 21 October. Liverpool will also be hoping some of their players currently sidelined will also be back for that fixture. With that in mind, here’s the latest on the injury situation at Anfield.
1. Curtis Jones - hamstring
The midfielder has not played in Liverpool's past five Premier League games after serving a three-match suspension before suffering a setback. Klopp has already suggested Jones should be back after the international break. Potential return game: Man City (A), Sat 25 Nov.
2. Ryan Gravenberch - knee
Klopp was not overly concerned with the midfielder's niggling issue and revealed Gravenberch should be back after the international break. Potential return game: Man City (A), Sat 25 Nov.
3. Ibrahima Konate - hamstring
The defender has a hamstring issue that has ruled him out of France duty. It's said he will be out for around two weeks. Potential return game: Man City (A), Sat 25 Nov.
4. Joe Gomez - unknown
Klopp admitted before the Brentford win he was unsure on the severity of the defender's issue. Reports have suggested his issue was only minor, though. Potential return game: Man City (A), Sat 25 Nov.