Liverpool face the possibility of being without five players in their upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester United at Anfield.
In what is sure to be an exciting match, the two bitter rivals will square off for the first time this season.
According to Liverpool Echo, Arne Slot has valid concerns about a number of important team members, including one recent arrival.
Over the weekend, France confirmed that Ibrahima Konate had returned to Liverpool after he was forced off during the Chelsea defeat due to a thigh injury.
According to the Express, the defender will have a late fitness examination prior to the match against United. Despite his patchy performances this season, his possible absence would be a major blow to Liverpool.
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When Konate was pulled last weekend, Ryan Gravenberch replaced him at central defence. However, if the latter remains on the treatment table, Slot may not have that option.
This is due to rumors that Gravenberch would miss out against United after being substituted out during the Netherlands’ most recent World Cup qualification victory against Finland.
After evaluating the situation, Liverpool hope the Dutchman will be able to feature against the Red Devils because the injury isn’t believed to be too significant.
Meanwhile, new acquisition Giovanni Leoni is anticipated to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a major knee injury last month, and goalkeeper Alisson has been confirmed to be sidelined for several weeks due to a hamstring issue.
Concerns have also been raised regarding Waturu Endo’s fitness after he suddenly withdrew from the Japan squad following an unspecified injury.
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