Liverpool fans will be delighted to learn that Darwin Nunez, Thiago Alcantara and Ibrahima Konate are in contention to play Ajax on Wednesday.
The three Reds stars missed Saturday’s disappointing defeat to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League but should be available again for the trip to Amsterdam, according to The Athletic’s James Pearce, as reported by Anfield Watch on Twitter.
Nunez (hamstring) has been in impressive form for Jurgen Klopp’s side in recent weeks and has three goals in his last four outings, while Ibrahima Konate suffered a minor setback following his impressive performance against Rangers in the Champions League earlier this month.
Spain international Thiago was ruled out of our trip to the City Ground hours before kick-off with an ear infection.
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All three players are a vitally important part of Klopp’s squad and their imminent return to action is important when you consider that Joel Matip, Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz remain long-term injury concerns.
The absence of our number 6 in midfield against Forest was apparent to all as we failed to create clear chances from open play and lacked calm in midfield.
The intelligence and vision of the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich midfielder would not have gone amiss in the Midlands.
Ajax will pose a more serious threat compared to Steve Cooper’s side, but we head into the clash with the Eredivisie outfit knowing that a point will see us qualify for the round of 16 of Europe’s premier competition.
It is a difficult time for the team at the moment, but we must support them and remember that there is still a long way to go this season.
You can see the injury update via @AnfieldWatch on Twitter below:
???? NEW: Darwin Nunez, Thiago and Ibrahima Konate should be back in contention for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Ajax. #lfc [james pearce – the athletic]
— Anfield Watch (@AnfieldWatch) October 23, 2022
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