Jurgen Klopp has provided an update on Liverpool’s injury issues as Diogo Jota closes in on a return to the side.
Liverpool travel to face Wolves in the Premier League this weekend as the Reds look to bounce back from a poor run of form. Klopp’s side have won just one of six games in all competitions and have struggled in the absence of key personnel.
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Ibrahima Konate was the latest name to join the treatment table and the centre-back is expected to miss three weeks with a hamstring injury. There was more positive news on Diogo Jota however, who has returned to training this week having not featured since October with a calf problem.
Roberto Firmino and Virgil van Dijk are also closer to returning and Klopp admits the situation is looking a ‘little better’, ahead of a crucial run of fixtures.
“It is looking better, generally. Diogo Jota had a full session with the team this week, but then he had a rehab session. That was part of the plan, he’ll be back in full training next week,” he told his pre-match press conference.
“Bobby [Firmino] is getting closer, very good obviously. Luis [Diaz] is running now, but Ibou [Konate] is out. Virgil [van Dijk] will train next week but he is not ready.
“Ibou has a muscle injury. The changes in defence are not cool, you want to make changes with rotation, but Joel [Matip] and Joe [Gomez] have played together before.”
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