Jurgen Klopp is hoping to have two key players available for his final game as Liverpool manager.
The German will take charge of the club for the last time at home against Wolves on Sunday, in what will be an incredibly emotional event.
Andy Robertson missed the draw at Aston Villa and Diogo Jota has been out for more than three weeks, but it’s possible that either of them will appear this weekend on the final day of the season.
Joel Matip, Thiago Alcantara and Ben Doak are out.
Here’s his latest update on Liverpool’s injury news and potential return dates.
Diogo Jota was only sent off two weeks after being knocked out in the win over Fulham on April 21 but has been sidelined ever since.
Reports suggest the striker has returned to school this week, which could leave him in contention to face former club Wolves on the final day of this weekend.
Possible return date: Sunday, May 19 against Wolves
The left-back missed the exciting clash against Aston Villa due to a small problem, as it was not considered mandatory to put the player’s physical condition at risk.
Speaking after the 3-3 draw, Klopp showed that Robertson would return to training on Tuesday, raising the option of him being available for the manager’s final game.
“I saw him this morning and he told me I could exercise from tomorrow,” Klopp told reporters. “That’s the situation. “
Possible return date: Sunday, May 19 against Wolves
Matip played his last game for Liverpool after suffering a serious knee injury in December. Klopp has shown he will not play again this season after tearing his ACL and his contract expires in the summer.
Possible comeback date: Summer 2024
Thiago has played just five minutes of football for Liverpool this season. He missed the early part of the season with a hip injury, before returning as a substitute against Arsenal on 4 February. He suffered a muscle injury in his brief appearance. , which has since ruled it out.
He is expected to play for Liverpool again this season.
When asked in February, Klopp didn’t know when the player would be fit. He told reporters: “There is no timeline. I don’t know, to be honest. There are a lot of things he wants to do now from a medical point of view. “And I don’t know if that will mean he’ll be able to play again [this season].
Possible comeback date: Summer 2024
After knee surgery this winter, Doak will be out for the rest of the season.
Possible comeback date: Summer 2024