Liverpool welcome Aston Villa to Anfield this weekend, but which players will Jurgen Klopp have to choose from?
The Reds are looking to make it three wins on the bounce from a tricky start to the Premier League season, but Unai Emery’s side will present a tough challenge.
The manager faces a selection headache up front following Dar
win Nunez‘s late brace away at Newcastle, with all five of his forwards starting the campaign in lively fashion.
Klopp also has a number of injuries to contend with, as well as a suspension for his captain following an early dismissal at St James’ Park.
Here is the full overview of who is available for selection on Sunday and who will miss out:
Available is Curtis Jones (knock).
Adductor Stefan Bajcetic is available.
Unavailable is Ibrahima Konate (muscle).
Conor Bradley is not available (back).
Unavailable is Thiago (hip).
Virgil van Dijk is unavailable due to a suspension.
Unavailable: Ryan Gravenberch (not registered).
Curtis Jones, who returned to training fully this week, is still in the running. Since the opening-day 1-1 tie at Chelsea, he has not played.
Stefan Bajcetic, who was listed as a substitute for the games against Bournemouth and Newcastle, hopes to play for the first time since suffering an adductor injury in March.
Ibrahima Konate is still sidelined due to a muscular injury, but his selection for the France team shows the problem is just slight.
A stress fracture in his back has forced Conor Bradley out of play until at least November.
Klopp confirmed Thiago has experienced a “little setback” in his recuperation from the hip injury that has kept him out since April, prolonging the wait for his return.
Additionally, Liverpool will be without their captain because Virgil van Dijk is suspended for this game due to his red card against Newcastle.
new signature Ryan Gravenberch won’t make his debut until after the break because he wasn’t signed in time to be registered for this game.
