Liverpool Faces Fitness Concerns Ahead of Manchester City Clаsh. As Liverpool prepares for their highly anticipated match against Manchester City, they are grappling with fitness concerns, particularly surrounding Ibrahima Konate’s hamstring ιnjury. However, there is a glimmer of relief elsewhere as their ιnjury wоes gradually diminish, boosted by their commanding performance against Sparta Prague in the Europa League.
Jurgen Klopp’s team displayed their dominance with a resounding victory over Sparta Prague, moving closer to securing a spot in the quarter-finals. However, their focus now shifts to the monumental challenge of hosting Manchester City at Anfield, a fixture deemed one of the most crucial of the season.
While Pep Guardiola’s City squad faces relatively fewer ιnjury concerns, Liverpool’s lineup is under scrutiny, with doubts surrounding Konate’s participation. Klopp faces a labyrinth of decisions, weighing the risks and rewards of fielding key players like Mohamed Salah, who appears fit after a dynamic display against Sparta Prague.
With players such as Wataru Endo, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Darwin Nunez gaining valuable game time, Klopp must select a formidable starting lineup to take on the formidable City side. As tension mounts and anticipation reaches fever pitch, Anfield braces itself for a showdown that could have far-reaching implications in the Premier League title race.
Below is the full list of players unavailable for the match against Manchester City:
Ibrahima Konate (hamstring) – doubtful
Curtis Jones (ankle) – out
Ryan Gravenberch (ankle) – out
Trent Alexander-Arnold (knee) – out
Diogo Jota (knee) – out
Alisson (hamstring) – out
Stefan Bajcetic (calf) – out
Thiago (hamstring) – out
Ben Doak (MCL) – out
Joel Matip (ACL) – out