Despite the addition of Andy Robertson to Liverpool’s injury ward, some positive news relating to the Reds’ injuries was shared during Jurgen Klopp’s pre-match press conference.
The German confirmed that briefly sidelined star Fabio Carvalho, who Jamie Carragher recently praised as ‘brilliant’ during his Newcastle cameo, ‘is in training’ ahead of Ajax’s visit today, as Echo’s Ian Doyle tweeted.
Klopp on Robbo: He’s out at least until the international break. Curtis is not available but Fabio Carvalho is training
— Ian Doyle (@IanDoyleSport) September 12, 2022
In addition, the Portuguese star completed another training session yesterday, which will be a huge boost to his chances of making the squad of the day for the Merseysiders’ second Champions League group stage match this season.
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Able to break out in midfield, he is another useful option for Klopp at a time when midfielders are in such short supply.
With that in mind, of course, we think a change of formation to accommodate a comparative surplus in strikers may be the ticket for now before the international break.
The postponement of the trip to Stamford Bridge will at least give the coaching staff the time they need to determine if such a serious change is the best way to get the most out of the squad going forward, or if it is simply a case of sticking it out. . wounded men return.
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