Liverpool backup keeper injured in celebration
Liverpool are dealing with a goalkeeping disaster forward of the Premier League journey to Southampton after Adrian was injured by a supporter throughout the UEFA Tremendous Cup celebrations in midweek.
The Spaniard, who was a hero within the 5-Four penalty shootout victory over Chelsea after saving Tammy Abraham’s penalty to clinch the win, has a swollen ankle attributable to the fan sliding into him after attempting to evade safety at Vodafone Park in Istanbul.
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Jurgen Klopp, who’s already with out first-choice goalkeeper Alisson on account of a calf situation, revealed it’s not “100 p.c clear” whether or not Adrian can function at St Mary’s.
“Once we have been all collectively, a supporter jumped over, was chased by some safety guys, slipped and kicked his ankle,” Klopp advised a information convention.
“Loopy! Yesterday it was swollen and at this time I spoke to him and he mentioned it is significantly better, however we now have to see.”
“He could not have performed straight after we landed in Liverpool, however I noticed him now he is higher.”
Adrian was unexpectedly drafted into motion throughout the first half of the Four-1 win over Norwich on the opening day of the Premier League season after Alisson limped off.
The previous West Ham keeper — recruited as a free agent on Aug. 5 — wasn’t afforded time to settle earlier than that includes, however Klopp saluted the participant’s “huge persona.”
Andy Lonergan, who skilled with Liverpool throughout their preseason tour of america, was signed on a short-term deal as skilled cowl earlier this week with extremely rated younger keeper Caoimhin Kelleher shaking off a wrist harm.
When requested if Lonergan or the 20-year-old may begin towards Southampton, Klopp mentioned: “If we now have to decide, then we decide.
“Caiomhin is a boy we’re all enthusiastic about. He is now in coaching, however not 100 p.c but. He must be in coaching at this time, then we are going to see.”
In the meantime, Naby Keita will sit out the sport on account of a hip muscle harm, which Klopp labelled minor however he couldn’t put a timeframe on the midfielder’s return.