Liverpool’s preparations for the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United have been dealt a significant blow, with five players potentially set to miss out due to injury.
According to the latest update from Anfield, Jordan Henderson, Thiago Alcantara, and Curtis Jones are all struggling with various knocks and are considered doubts for the Wembley showdown.
To make matters worse, Liverpool’s defensive crisis has deepened, with Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez also facing a race against time to be fit for the final.
Henderson, the Reds’ captain, has been nursing a muscle injury and has not trained with the team in recent days. Thiago, meanwhile, is struggling with a hip problem that has kept him out of action for several weeks.
Jones, who has been in impressive form this season, is dealing with a minor knock and will undergo a late fitness test to determine his availability.
Konate and Gomez’s injuries are a major concern for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who is already without the services of long-term absentees Luis Diaz and Arthur Melo.
The Carabao Cup final against Newcastle represents a fantastic opportunity for Liverpool to win their first domestic trophy of the season. However, with a growing injury list, Klopp’s team selection will be crucial in determining the outcome of the match.
Will Liverpool be able to overcome their injury woes and lift the Carabao Cup trophy? Or will Newcastle capitalize on the Reds’ misfortunes and cause an upset? The stage is set for an epic encounter at Wembley.