Liverpool will look to win their third Premier League game in a row when they play Aston Villa at Anfield on Sunday. Last weekend, Jurgen Klopp’s team appeared to be in trouble against Newcastle United, when Anthony Gordon opened the score before Virgil van Dijk was sent out.
However, super sub Darwin Nunez came off the bench to inspire Liverpool to an unexpected 2-1 triumph, taking the Reds’ unblemished record to seven points from their first three games of the season.
Sports Mole brings you the latest injury and suspension news for Liverpool ahead of their encounter with Unai Emery’s team, who cruised over Burnley 3-1 last weekend.
Ibrahima Konate
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Unspecified
Possible return date: September 3 (vs. Villa)
Ibrahima Konate was unable to take part in the Newcastle victory due to an unspecified problem, and while there is a slim chance that he could feature this weekend, Klopp thinks that a comeback after the international break is more realistic.
Thiago Alcantara
Status: In serious uncertainty
Injury type: Hip
Return date: September 3 (against. Aston Villa).
Thiago Alcantara is nearing the end of his recuperation from a catastrophic hip injury and has been put through his paces in training, but it is uncertain whether he will be cleared to play on Sunday.
Curtis Jones
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: September 3 (vs. Aston Villa)
Similarly, Curtis Jones is on the verge of returning from the ankle problem that has kept him out of the Reds’ last two matches, and his condition will be closely monitored to determine whether he can return before the international break.
LIVERPOOL’S SUSPENSION LIST
Virgil van Dijk
Possible return date: September 16 (vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Having been given his marching orders for a last-man foul on Alexander Isak at St James’ Park, Van Dijk is due to serve a one-game ban this weekend, but he could be facing a lengthier suspension after being charged with improper conduct by the FA.
