Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is deeply concerned that Joel Matip might face an extended absence from the field due to what appears to be a serious knee injury.
The defender, currently in the final year of his contract, underwent a scan following an injury during the Fulham match on Sunday. This unfortunate situation forces Matip, 32, to miss the upcoming game against Sheffield United as the club awaits the full diagnosis.
Expressing his worry, Klopp stated, “When the doctor comes in and says ‘it doesn’t look great’ [you worry] but we have to wait for the scans and the scan isn’t here yet. So you can imagine it doesn’t look great. It is never good news [when the doc says that straight away].”
As Liverpool prepares to face Sheffield United, Klopp humorously mentioned discarding pre-match analysis due to a change in the opposition’s manager. Despite the managerial alteration, Klopp emphasized the importance of focusing on their own game strategy rather than overthinking the opposition’s modifications.
While Liverpool remains the favoured team, Klopp emphasized the priority of securing a win rather than aiming for a high-scoring victory. He emphasized the team’s need to show improvement and progress during the game, highlighting that the ultimate goal is a positive result, regardless of the scoreline.
Joël Matip
Joël Andre Job Matip
GermanyThis season he played in total 10 times for 782 minutes for Premier League.
Joël Matip didn’t score any goal for Liverpool. He procured no assists. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 2nd in Premier League. In the last match Liverpool won 4-3 against Fulham. The next match in Premier League will be against Sheffield United.
Liverpool performance and stats
Liverpool
Liverpool is currently 2nd in the Premier League with 31 points.
In the last 14 games, it has won 9 times, drawn 4 times, and lost once. In its last match, Liverpool won 4-3 against Fulham.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 32 goals and conceding 14.
Liverpool will play the next match in Premier League against Sheffield United on Wednesday 6th of December in Sheffield. The prediction is Liverpool winning the match.
