Jurgen Klopp has revealed there is “a long way to go” before one of his injured players returns to action.
The likes of Joel Matip, Kostas Tsimikas and Stefan Bajcetic will be out of action for the foreseeable future and our German tactician has also confirmed that Andy Robertson is “not even close” to returning.
The Scot suffered a shoulder injury while representing Scotland in October and has yet to return to team training despite Klopp admitting the former Dundee United player can do “everything without using his arm properly”.
“Robbo still needs more reach on his shoulder. [He’s] “I’m not even close to team training yet,” Klopp said (cited by ESPN).
“[He] I can do a lot, all without using my arm properly, which is good, but on the other hand, it shows that there is still a long way to go. I sure believe [he’ll miss] all January. He has to get closer and closer.”
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It was a tough blow to lose Robertson, but Tsimikas came into the team and replaced the Scottish captain superbly.
However, the Greek Scouser broke his collarbone against Arsenal last week, meaning our only senior option at left-back is now Joe Gomez, who is predominantly a centre-half.
Rumors have recently circulated suggesting we are interested in a move for Fulham’s Antonee Robinson, but it remains to be seen if a move for the US international will be made in January.
There was a more positive update on Thiago Alcantara’s injury today, with Klopp confirming the Spaniard should return to training next month, while Alexis Mac Allister was seen training alongside his team-mates this afternoon ahead of Monday’s clash against Newcastle.
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