Jurgen Klopp reveals Liverpool trio back in training ahead of West Ham clash – and two who aren’t
Jurgen Klopp has provided an injury update for Liverpool ahead of tomorrow’s match against West Ham United at Anfield (20.00 BST).
Naby Keita is back in training after missing the Community Shield defeat to Manchester City in July.
Calvin Ramsay has also returned to the Reds’ squad. He has yet to make an appearance since joining from Aberdeen in the summer, having suffered a back injury before being hit on the ankle.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (hamstring) has also returned to full team training. The midfielder has been out of action since July.
The aforementioned trio, however, will not play against West Ham.
Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konate (muscle) is still out after missing Sunday’s 1-0 win over Manchester City. Joel Matip (calf) is also still out.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Klopp said: “All the other players who started the game are available again. Curtis [Jones] was on the bench. It was clear we wouldn’t bring him on but had space. Looks good in training but needs to get close (to full fitness).
“Oxlade is getting closer. Yesterday he was in full team training but needs time as he’s been out for a while. Naby is now in part of team training.
“Ibou [is] not in team training but won’t be that long. Maybe 10 days before he can start training. Tomorrow is a week [since suffering his injury], maybe Saturday he’s back in team training.
“Joel is still a bit away and, of course, Luis [Diaz] as well. Calvin is completely back in team training. Had a little setback when hit on the ankle so we had to keep him out.”
Arthur Melo, on loan from Juventus, will not be able to play again until the new year after undergoing thigh surgery.
Diogo Jota has also been ruled out of the World Cup, according to Klopp. Last weekend, he suffered a calf injury against City.
Jurgen Klopp reveals Liverpool trio back in training ahead of West Ham clash – and two who aren’t
