Jurgen Kloppcoach of Liverpool, confirmed this Wednesday that one of its main components had to undergo surgery. The ‘red’ team is measured this Thursday at Toulouse in the group stage of the Europa League.
This is the left side Andy Robertsonunderwent shoulder surgery after injuring himself playing Scotlandteam of which he is captain, against Spainparticularly in a jump to First Simongoalkeeper of La Roja (who won 2-0, ultimately both teams qualified for Euro 2024 after Spain’s 0-1 victory against Norway). Although he Liverpool The length of the leave was not specified, Robertson could remain inactive for between 10 and 12 weeks.
“(Andy Robertson) had surgery and everything went well, as well as it could,” he said. Klopp at a press conference. “We don’t know how long it will take to return to the team, but the first step has been taken.” Robertsonwho played eight Premier games and scored a goal for Liverpool this season, he was replaced by the Greek left back Kostas Tsimikas in the last Saturday derby match Everton (2-0 for the Anfield people).
Chimikas He was also a starter in victories against the Europa League LASK Linz (1-3) and Union Saint-Gilloise (2-0)as well as in the victory in the 3rd round of the Carabao Cup against Leicester (3-1) this season and came on in the 86th minute against Bournemouth (3-1 for the ‘reds’). Klopp said before Joe Gomezusually center or right back, can also act as left back, as can Luke Chambers19 years old.
Besides, Klopp He said Cody Gakpo had recovered from his injury (suffered in the 2-1 defeat against Tottenham, Liverpool’s only this season) and could play this Thursday against Toulouse at Anfield.
Source: La Verdad
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