Liverpool latest injury updates: Alisson, Fabinho make comeback against Manchester City; here are recovering Reds and expected return dates
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After a dream start to his Liverpool career, the Portuguese international Diogo Jota was sidelined in December following a knee injury. While he was expected to return by mid-February, his recovery could take a week or two more than the medical prediction. Fingers crossed! (Photo | AFP)October's Merseyside derby was painful for Liverpool as their star defender Virgil van Dijk was the subject of a reckless lunge by Jordan Pickford that saw the Everton goalkeeper clatter into the extended right leg of the Dutch. Van Dijk roared in agony and, tellingly, stayed down. (Photo | AFP)On December 19, 2020, Liverpool thrashed Crystal Palace 7-0. That was the last time Guinea international Naby Keita put on the club jersey. The talented midfielder is yet to take off due to injuries and his return date remains largely a mystery. 'In the moment we have alternatives in midfield, so we really try to give him all the time he needs to get 100% fit,' Manchester Evening News reported Klopp saying about Naby. (Photo | AFP)Joel Matip was injured in a challenge with Tottenham striker Son Heung-min during Liverpool's 3-1 win, earlier in February. The 29-year-old suffered an ankle ligament injury and will not be available before the next year's pre-season friendlies! (Photo | AFP)In November 2020, centre-back Joe Gomez underwent successful surgery to repair a tendon in his left knee after getting hurt during a training session with the England national team. (Photo | AFP)Star shot-stopper Alisson Becker returned after missing out the Brighton game to illness. However, the Brazilian had a horrific game, making ghastly errors that caused Liverpool dearly. (Photo | AP)Fabinho was missing from Liverpool's last three outings but made a comeback against Manchester City. (Photo | AFP)Sadio Mane returned to the Liverpool squad after missing out against West Ham and Brighton. (Photo | AP)
