Liverpool injury news: Colossal defender returns vs Tottenham Hotspur

Liverpool's French defender Ibrahima Konate (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Liverpool's French defender Ibrahima Konate (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) /
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In today’s Liverpool injury news – Liverpool’s colossal defender returns to action, with 4 players sidelined and one doubtful ahead of their top-four clash with Tottenham Hotspur.

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Liverpool injury news – Ibrahima Konate returns to action vs Spurs

After being rested against west Ham United in midweek, it’s been confirmed that Ibrahima Konate will be available for selection again in their clash against Tottenham Hotspur. According to the Liverpool Echo, Klopp only rested Konate as a precaution and it paid off since he’s likely to start against Spurs today.

Konate has been in great form recently including a stellar display against league leaders Arsenal.

Liverpool injury news – Diogo Jota available for Spurs match

There’s further good news for Liverpool, as per the official club website. Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Diogo Jota, who has been in revitalised form, will be available again for the Spurs match. The clarification is a result of fear he picked up an injury against West Ham United.

Liverpool injury news – Fringe duo Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain back in training

Klopp also confirmed that Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are back in training. However, in truth, these two players are names which Liverpool fans have forgotten about due to their lack of game time. It’s likely they won’t play between now and the end of the season and are likely to be sold in the summer transfer window.

Liverpool injury news – Calvin Ramsay, Roberto Firmino & Stefan Bajcetic all out

Three lineup selections which can be predicted for sure are Calvin Ramsay, Roberto Firmino and Stefan Bajcetic. They will all be absent from the squad as they continue to recover from their respective injuries.

What do you make of today’s Liverpool injury news ahead of the match with Spurs?