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Liverpool Injury Updates: Robertson and Konate Among Those Recov

Liverpool’s injury woes appear to be lightening, with key players Alisson, Diogo Jota, and Federico Chiesa rejoining Arne Slot’s squad in recent days. Alisson made a notable return facing Girona in the Champions League, while Jota came off the bench to snatch a crucial point for the Reds against Fulham last Saturday.

However, there are still several players on the road to recovery. Here’s the latest on those sidelined along with pertinent information regarding suspensions.

Ibrahima Konate

Konate suffered a knee injury during stoppage time in Liverpool’s victory against Real Madrid at the end of November, after an awkward landing from an aerial tussle involving Endrick and Virgil van Dijk. Initially, it was anticipated that the French centre-back would be sidelined for five to six weeks, ruling him out of a packed December fixture list.

Manager Slot remarked: “They will both (Konate and Conor Bradley) be out for a few weeks. As I have often stated, it is always challenging to pinpoint the exact duration, as the final stages of the recovery process can vary significantly.” – Slot on December 1.

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Expected return date: January 2025

Conor Bradley

Bradley also faced injury in the same match against Madrid, succumbing to a hamstring issue during a dazzling performance in the second half. The Belfast Telegraph reported soon after that the Northern Ireland international might be looking at a six-week absence.

Slot’s comment was similar: “They will both (Bradley and Ibrahima Konate) be out for a few weeks. As I have stated repeatedly, it’s tough to ascertain the exact timeline, especially since the latter part of injury recovery can often deviate from initial estimations.” – Slot on December 1.

Expected return date: January 2025

Kostas Tsimikas

Tsimikas hasn’t featured for Liverpool since early November due to an ankle injury, but he took a significant step forward by returning to training last week. Fans can hopeful he might be back on the pitch within the next week.

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Possible return date: 18 December vs Southampton or 22 December vs Tottenham

Andy Robertson

Following Tsimikas’ injury, Robertson has stepped up, featuring in the last seven matches across competitions. Unfortunately, he will miss the upcoming match after receiving a red card against Fulham.

Robertson is set to serve his suspension in the Carabao Cup clash against Southampton but will be eligible for the critical encounter with Tottenham next weekend.

Expected return date: 22 December vs Tottenham

Alexis Mac Allister

Mac Allister has also been absent, serving consecutive one-match suspensions in both the Champions League against Girona and the Premier League against Fulham. Consequently, he has not featured for the Reds since the thrilling 3-3 draw with Newcastle on November 4.

With a refreshed spirit, he is expected to make a timely return just in time for the bustling festive schedule, likely against Southampton this week.

Expected return date: 18 December vs Southampton