Liverpool have been hit by three new Covid-19 circumstances among the many enjoying squad forward of their essential journey to Chelsea on Sunday.
Supervisor Jurgen Klopp didn’t reveal who had examined optimistic however hinted the circumstances would have an effect on his first XI for the sport at Stamford Bridge between second and third within the Premier League. “It’s not so cool for the time being,” Klopp stated. “I’m not capable of say who it’s however it’ll be fairly clear on the staff sheet.”
Liverpool have been hampered by a small outbreak on the membership earlier this month which noticed key defender Virgil van Dijk amongst these to check optimistic. Now there are contemporary circumstances amongst employees in addition to the three gamers, however Klopp stated the scenario was not but to an extent the place the membership would request the match be postponed.
“We by no means had this correct outbreak the place 15 to twenty gamers had it,” Klopp stated. “For us it’s every single day, one other one, stuff occurs increasingly usually. It’s like a lottery within the morning, ready for the outcome. It’s just about day-by-day, at all times one case, then one other one.
“Now we have to attend because the boys usually are not in but. On this second (we are going to) most likely not (ask for a postponement) however we don’t know the way it will look in a number of hours.”
Klopp additionally confirmed that midfielders Thiago Alcantara and Takumi Minamino are each out of Chelsea recreation. “Taki is nearer, operating exterior, Thiago not – it’s a hip situation. Now we have to be affected person.”
Chelsea are at present second within the desk, eight factors adrift of leaders Manchester Metropolis, whereas Liverpool are one level behind in third with a recreation in hand.
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