Andy Robertson, Thiago, and Dominik Szoboszlai – Liverpool injury updates and return schedules
After Liverpool defeated Newcastle United 4-2, Dominik Szoboszlai became the sixth player to be sidelined, adding to Jurgen Klopp’s mounting problems.

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January 1st, Liverpool, England: (The Sun Out, The Sun on Sunday Out) On January 1, 2024, in Liverpool, England, Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool was present during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United at Anfield. (Image sourced from Getty Images by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC)
Dominik Szoboszlai on January 1, 2024, during Liverpool vs. Newcastle United in the Premier League at Anfield. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images; Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC)
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Liverpool defeated Newcastle United 4-2 at Anfield to start 2024 on a high note and move three points clear atop the Premier League. But it was a victory that might have cost something.

After the match, Reds manager Jurgen Klopp acknowledged that midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai was hurt. Klopp stated, “We wanted to take him off.” It was the plan, but regrettably he felt his hamstring in the previous scenario, so he was running a minute behind schedule.

Naturally, we are unaware of its full extent at this time. We must bide our time.

Liverpool really didn’t need it given Stefan Bajcetic and Thiago Alcantara continue to be marginalized and given Due to his participation in the Asian Cup with Japan, which the midfielder captain leads, Wataru Endo will now miss a number of games. The legendary Mohamed Salah, who scored twice in the Reds’ victory over Newcastle before teaming up with Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations, has also bid farewell to the team.

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Nevertheless, the fit-again Alexis Mac Allister came off the bench to thread a stunning pass through to Diogo Jota, which has all but been forgotten given the commotion surrounding the subsequent penalty call. This was good news for Klopp regarding injuries.

Jota and Mac Allister may now start their FA Cup third-round match against Premier League title rivals Arsenal on Sunday, marking their first appearances since coming back from injuries. But Liverpool might lose seven more players in addition to Salah and Endo who have already passed away.

Dominik Szoboszlai
Szoboszlai held the back of his leg and hobbled off the Anfield field, making it obvious that he was uncomfortable. However, it is unclear how long the captain of Hungary will be sidelined.

In the upcoming days, the Reds’ medical staff at the AXA Training Centre will be investigating that further. However, given that Klopp stated it was a hamstring injury, it doesn’t seem likely that Szoboszlai will be able to play against Arsenal on Saturday.

Anticipated date of return: Unknown

Andy Robertson Robertson has been out since dislocating his shoulder while on Scotland’s international duty in October, but he is expected to return in good time this month. The left-back missed Scotland’s successful attempt to qualify for Euro 2024 and Liverpool’s ascent to the top of the Premier League due to surgery.

Recently, when speaking about Robertson’s condition, Klopp stated: “Robbo still needs more range in his shoulder.” It was undoubtedly a major surgery. He’s still not even close to being trained as a team member or anything.

He is obviously good at doing a lot of things without using his arm correctly, but he also demonstrates that we still have a long way to go. I believe that throughout the entire month of January, he must get closer and closer.

Anticipated date of return: January

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Tsimikas Kostas
Following Tsimikas’s nasty injury during last month’s 1-1 Premier League draw at home against Arsenal, who had been filling in for Robertson, Liverpool are currently without an established left-back.

Tsimikas bumped into Klopp on the touchline after being challenged by Gunners winger Bukayo Saka, landing awkwardly on his shoulder. The Greece international was obviously in a lot of pain right away. And his manager confirmed the unfavorable news following the game. “He broke his collarbone at least,” stated Klopp. That is very detrimental to us.

At left-back right now, Joe Gomez, who is a well-known center-back or right-back, fills in. Nevertheless, Owen Beck, a young player on loan at Dundee, has been called up by the Reds.

Anticipated date of return: Unknown

Alcantara Thiago
After the Reds’ April victory over West Ham United, Thiago has not appeared for the team. The midfield player has been dealing with a hip issue that required surgery to hopefully resolve. Thiago’s most recent update was released on Friday.

Klopp stated, “I believe Thiago will participate in team training at some point in January.” “Thiago is also in a great place right now, but we need to be careful not to use him too soon. The hip issue in and around that region is also merely a long-term issue.

“There were undoubtedly days when he could have trained with ease, but our focus is on how he can be back then in the long run.”

Anticipated date of return: January

Joel Matip
Matip, who injured his anterior cruciate ligament, is recuperating from surgery. The 32-year-old, whose contract at Anfield is coming to an end, will probably miss the remainder of the campaign.

In the 70th minute of the thrilling 4-3 victory over Fulham, the center-back was left injured on the Anfield field following an off-the-ball incident. “Unfortunately, I anticipated that it was an ACL rupture from the very first second. That was how everything appeared. Very regrettable,” Klopp remarked.

Anticipated date of return: Unknown

Ben Doak Doak was recently forced off due to a knee injury sustained during an under-21 match against Chelsea. The young winger, who had enjoyed playing for the first team in the Carabao Cup and Europa League, was devastated by this.

It is unlikely that the Scot will be hurried back any time soon. Regarding Doak’s recent condition, Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders stated: “That’s not a good one.” He tore his meniscus on the side, requiring surgery.

“That one will require more time. He is young, physically fit, and optimistic, so it is likely that he will return stronger. However, we need him to return with the same intensity and passion that he did when he was playing the ball. We’ll wait for him even if he takes some time.

Anticipated date of return: Unknown

Bajcetic Stefan
After several injury setbacks, Bajcetic’s young Liverpool career has been extremely frustrating.

He had a terrific rookie season last year, but it ended too soon after he had a stress reaction in his adductor in March. After suffering a calf problem, Bajcetic made a comeback in September with appearances in the Carabao Cup and Europa League. However, that match against LASK Linz turned out to be his final one.

There is no confirmed date for the midfielder’s recovery. In a recent press conference, Klopp discussed Bajcetic, saying, “With Stefan, if you ask Stefan how he feels, he says ‘good.'” Could you practice? He could, indeed. We simply need to exercise common sense. That is the reality.