Jurgen Klopp will have to contend with a number of key players for the match between Liverpool and Burnley.The Reds welcome the Clarets to Anfield in Premier League action this afternoon. Liverpool go into the game after losing to Arsenal, their first league defeat since late September.
Liverpool will play on the wing today, with Wataru Endo returning to the matchday squad. The midfielder has missed Red’s last seven games in recent weeks while playing for Japan in the Asian Cup. However, some players will not be able to participate in today’s game.
Ibrahim Konate, who received two yellow cards against Arsenal and was suspended for one match against Burnley, is a player at risk of sending off. On the injury front, Thiago Alcantara is the latest name to join the treatment room after making his first appearance against the Gunners since April.
Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai also missed the game against the Clarets.The players at risk of missing the Premier League games between Liverpool and Burnley are:
Mohamed salah
Mohamed Salah has not played for Liverpool since the new year after picking up an injury on international duty following his Africa Cup of Nations selection for Egypt. The forward made a quick recovery but is expected to miss the match against Burnley. Status: Unavailable
Dominic Szoboszlai
Dominic Szoboszlai is out for most of 2024 due to injury. He returned to action against Chelsea last week but suffered similar fitness problems against Arsenal on Sunday and was ruled out of today’s game. Status: Unavailable
Connor Bradley
Liverpool will be without Conor Bradley today as he mourns his father. Bradley lost to Arsenal after the death of his father Joe. Status: Unavailable
Thiago Alcantara
Liverpool suffered another injury blow when Thiago Alcantara picked up a hamstring injury against Arsenal. The midfielder is currently expected to be sidelined and his return date is not yet known. Liverpool could make tactical changes following the return of a “very influential” player. Dunelm’s ‘beautiful’ ‘summer’ bedding which is ‘easy to iron’ is currently on sale for £6.50. Status: Unavailable
Costas Tsimikas
Kostas Tsimikas has been sidelined since December 23 after suffering a broken collarbone against Arsenal at Anfield. The left-back has strengthened his recovery in recent weeks but is still not expected to return to the squad on matchday. Status: Unavailable
Joel Matip
Joel Matip is out for the rest of the season with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The centre-back’s contract expires at the end of the season, meaning it could be his last game for Liverpool. Status: Unavailable
Ibrahim Konate
Liverpool will definitely be without Ibrahima Konate for today’s game against Burnley. The centre-back will serve a one-match ban for two yellow cards in the defeat to Arsenal. Status: Unavailable
Stefan Bajcetic
Liverpool have been without Stefan Bajcetic for most of the season, with the teenager sidelined since September with a calf injury. It is unclear when the midfielder will return to matchday selection.
Ben Doak
Ben Doak suffered a serious knee injury while playing for the Reds Under-21s in December. As a result, the 18-year-old is expected to be sidelined for an extended period while he recovers. Status: Unavailable
