Liverpool can extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to eight points with a win in Sunday’s decider against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.A repeat of Jurgen Klopp’s side’s FA Cup away win last month would send a clear statement to rivals Liverpool before Manchester City have the chance to close the gap on Brentford on Monday night.
Arsenal will see this as a must-win game and the margin of victory will put their hopes of winning the Premier League title this season in serious jeopardy.The Reds will be without five first-team players for this crucial game, but a number of key management figures are now back as Klopp looks to bring back the curtain on his legendary Anfield magic with a stunning medal-laden elimination of silver.
Here are the key players Liverpool will be without when they play Arsenal on Sunday:
Mo Salah
Liverpool’s top goalscorer gave fans a boost this week by sharing photos and videos of him running around the AXA training ground in his club’s training gear. But Sunday’s game against the Gunners will come too soon for the Egyptian king. Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he has no intention of bringing his star man back to the first team and will play up front alongside Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo in his absence, which seems a logical choice. proximity.
Wataro Endo
The Japanese midfielder was hoping to finish the Asian Cup in Qatar but has now returned home. Endo was left heartbroken as his 96th-minute penalty gave Iran a 2-1 quarter-final win over Japan. But while his dreams of national team glory have now been dashed, he still has plenty of opportunities to play for England. Endo will not be back in time to join the Liverpool squad for the game against Arsenal, but could be selected for the game against Burnley on February 10.
Stefan Bajctić
Bajctic who has been sidelined for a long time, has been sidelined for several months with fitness problems but hopes he can return soon, although Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders has played down his hopes of a quick return. He told the club’s official website: “[He] won’t be ready until the end of this month. He can start training with us next month.” There is no problem. Things are moving forward.”good luck
Doak
The young Scotland winger suffered a serious knee injury while playing for Liverpool U21s and will be sidelined for an extended period. Doak required surgery for a torn lateral meniscus and is not expected to play again this season. On 3 December, Matip was carried off during Liverpool’s win over Fulham with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
