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Kostas Tsimikas injury: how long will the Liverpool defender be out of action for?

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Kostas Tsimikas broke his collarbone in Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Anfield on Saturday, according to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. The 27-year-old suffered the injury in the first half of the Premier League Christmas clash between the sides at the top of the table. Klopp himself was involved in the incident, with Tsimikas colliding with Bukayo Saka before sending the German tactician to the ground. The Liverpool defender received treatment from medical staff on the pitch but was then replaced by Joe Gomez. Jürgen Klopp confirmed Kostas Tsimikas suffered a collarbone injury during the 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Saturday evening. — Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 23, 2023 Tsimikas set for spell on sidelines The broken collarbone could see the Greece international out of action for up to three months and Klopp has since confirmed that the left-back is facing a spell on the sidelines as a result of the injury , leaving Liverpool with further defensive headaches. “It was m...

Liverpool injury update ahead of Arsenal clash in the Premier League

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Jurgen Klopp could be without up to eight Liverpool players when Arsenal visit Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday. Liverpool welcome the high-flying Gunners to Merseyside as first takes on second in the top-of-the-table Christmas clash . The Reds were held to a scoreless draw at home to Manchester United on Sunday but went on to comfortably beat West Ham in midweek, with a convincing 5-1 win at home in the Carabao Cup to book their place in the semi-finals of the com Pet ition. Ahead of the Arsenal match this weekend, we take a look at the Liverpool players who may miss out. Full screen Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch PAUL ELLIS AFP Liverpool injury update Ryan Gravenberch limped off in the Game against Manchester United and missed the match against West Ham, but the midfielder has since had a scan, which later revealed that was suffering from DOMS (Delayed onset muscle soreness) and therefore could feature against Mikel Arteta’s side. Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister could be...

Alexis Mac Allister injury: Progress & potential return date for Liverpool midfielder

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The absence of a holding midfielder in the mould of Declan Rice or Rodri was a significant factor in many people's pre-season doubts regarding Liverpool's title credentials. Alexis Mac Allister, signed early in the summer window from Brighton, was initially seen in one of the box-to-box roles alongside fellow new arrival Dominik Szoboszlai. The Reds tried their utmost to capture a defensive midfielder before the window shut and eventually settled for Stuttgart stalwart Wataru Endo after Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo both favoured moves to Chelsea. Endo, however, has struggled to succeed Fabinho at the base of Liverpool's midfield and, instead, Mac Allister has evolved into Jurgen Klopp's figure in a deeper position. The Argentine isn't the ideal fit for the role, especially without the ball, but the World Cup winner has nonetheless enjoyed a bright start to his career at Anfield in the rather unfamiliar position. His recent absence has been hard felt from a crea...

Barcelona injury update ahead of LaLiga game against Rayo Vallecano

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Barcelona are set to Travel to Madrid to play Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga EA Sports . The Game will be played on Saturday 25 November 2023, and will kick-off at 8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT. Ahead of the tie, a crucial fixture at a key time in the season for the current title holders , Xavi has plenty of question marks surrounding which players are fit and available for the Game that will see Barça go on a run of incredibly tough fixtures over the coming weeks. Barça travel to Rayo first before a mammoth UEFA Champions League clash against Porto which, if things go wrong, could be catastrophic for their season. After that, Atlético Madrid and table-toppers Girona await the Catalans . Be strong, Gavi ❤️‍🩹#EveryoneWithGavi pic.twitter.com/H0DiqGyKq2 — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 20, 2023 Which players are out for Barcelona? The big news ahead of the return to LaLiga action is that Spanish midfielder Gavi is out for the season , and quite possibly even the upcoming Euro 20...

Thomas Partey injury: Progress & potential return date for Arsenal midfielder

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Thomas Partey remains an i NFL uential member of Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side, but the midfielder now finds himself set for another spell on the sidelines. The Ghanaian was linked with a move away from the Gunners last summer and has been frustrated with his lack of minutes this season. However, now 30 years old, Partey has already missed a month of the season with a groin injury. The former Atletico Madrid man represented Ghana during the October international break in two friendlies but is yet to return to the pitch for his club side. Partey has made just one appearance for Arsenal since August and hasn't started in his favoured midfield role since the Community Shield. So, what's the latest on Thomas Partey's fitness and when might he return for the Gunners? When will Thomas Partey return from injury? When will Thomas Partey be available again? / Clive Mason/GettyImages Fortunately for Arteta, he has had the reliable and impressive Declan Rice to call on this sea...