After missing action since February, Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Alisson Becker may play against Atalanta on Thursday night
Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Alisson Becker could play in Liverpool’s Europa League quarterfinal matchup against Atalanta on Thursday, according to Jurgen Klopp.
After missing time due to injuries since February, all three are back to training and should help Liverpool win more titles in the final weeks of the campaign.
After missing action since September, teenage midfielder Stefan Bajcetic is back in training, but it will probably take him a bit longer to make his first-team debut.
After missing action since February, Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Alisson Becker may play against Atalanta on Thursday night.
Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Alisson Becker could play in Liverpool’s Europa League quarterfinal matchup against Atalanta on Thursday, according to Jurgen Klopp.
After missing time due to injuries since February, all three are back to training and should help Liverpool win more titles in the final weeks of the campaign.
After missing action since September, teenage midfielder Stefan Bajcetic is back in training, but it will probably take him a bit longer to make his first-team debut.
Klopp remarked, “Obviously, we didn’t rush it with the boys.” This indicates that they trained extensively on their own. After working together for two or three weeks, Diogo and Trent were able to perform extremely effective training. Yesterday was excellent.
Stefan has undergone a slight change as a result of his extended absence, but he has also been training with us for a longer period of time. It seems reasonable, in my opinion, to give him a game with the under-21 team and then observe how he handles it given the extended period of time he spent away from sport.
“With the other three guys, that’s not the plan. Now that they are back in training, we must consider how to use and incorporate them. It’s obvious that we need them, but we also want to offer them some sort of rhythm and the finest possible condition.
“Reintegrating the boys is always difficult, but given their caliber, it ought to be a little easier, and we will use them in the next days and weeks. That implies that I haven’t decided what to do tomorrow yet.
Due to Liverpool’s injury issues, its younger players have had more opportunities, and many of them have progressed their cases for additional inclusion.
At a highly hectic time of the season, Klopp welcomed the addition of a larger squad. However, if he does not have opportunities in the starting lineup, 21-year-old midfielder Harvey Elliott may be calling his name.
Elliott declared, “I want to be the player leaving the field, not the one entering it.” “That’s not to say I’m not appreciative of the opportunity to play; in fact, I’m extremely appreciative of any chance I get to wear a Liverpool shirt. However, for me, it’s more about proving myself and securing my place in the squad.
“I’m growing up quickly; I’m no longer a kid, and I feel like I need to take responsibility for my actions. It will have to happen if that requires rapping on the gaffer’s door. However, I also have to wait for my opportunities and exercise patience.
Despite defeating Sporting Lisbon in the previous round, Atalanta, who now hold sixth place in the Serie A standings, have only won two of their past nine games.
With Gian Piero Gasperini still in command after a lengthy tenure, Pep Guardiola compared facing the Bergamo-based side like visiting the dentist in 2019.
Only outstanding teams remain in the competition, according to Klopp. “It’s truly amazing, and we understand what Atalanta stands for.”
“Gasperini has been doing an amazing job there for years and years, and playing against Italian clubs has never been easy. To advance to the next round over these two legs, we must perform to the best of our abilities because they are extremely dangerous and tactically disciplined in many areas.
On Thursday night, fans will hold a protest against the increase in ticket prices for the upcoming season, and there won’t be any flags on the Kop.
“I understand the concerns and the discussion definitely,” said Klopp, acknowledging that he had mixed feelings about the matter. It’s difficult to say, in my opinion, for obvious reasons.
“We want everyone to be able to use the stadium, and we want everyone to be there. The club is doing a lot of wonderful things, but I completely appreciate the supporters’ perspective, and I have no doubt that they will find a solution.
“We must ensure that nothing stands in the way of our relationship with the supporters.”
