Due to Diogo Jota‘s absence from the open training session at the AXA Training Ground before the Champions League match in Germany, Liverpool is most likely to be without the Portugal forward. For the Wednesday night match, the Reds will take a quick flight to Germany.
During the 2-1 victory over the Londoners on Sunday afternoon, Jota was replaced following a clash with Chelsea defender Tosin. Darwin Nunez, Jota’s replacement, impressed and is now anticipated to play in Leipzig.
In addition to missing the victories over Chelsea and Bologna before the international break, Federico Chiesa, another forward possibility, is still out. He was not visible in training.
While Harvey Elliott is still recovering from a fractured foot he suffered in September, Conor Bradley is sidelined with an ailment of his own and is anticipated to miss a few weeks of action.
Due to a hamstring issue, Alisson Becker has been out for a lengthier period.
After the victory against Chelsea, Arne Slot had voiced concerns about Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alexis Mac Allister; nevertheless, both players trained today.
Slot, the head coach of Liverpool, will give a comprehensive report on his team and ailments during his Champions League press conference on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. UK time.