Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is prone to have shoulder surgical procedure after being injured with Scotland, supervisor Juergen Klopp mentioned forward of Saturday’s derby with Everton at Anfield.
Scotland captain Robertson, who had began all eight Premier League video games this season, left the nationwide group camp after hurting his shoulder of their 2-0 defeat by Spain in a Euro 2024 qualifier final week. “I feel the choice we go in direction of (is) surgical procedure,” Klopp advised a press convention on Friday.
“There was a bit of probability that he might attempt with out. However after speaking to just about all of the specialists, it appears to be like like surgical procedure would be the neatest thing, particularly in the long run, positively. And meaning he’s out for some time.
“Do not know precisely how lengthy however shoulder surgical procedure just isn’t a simple one. From my expertise, you’ll be able to prepare fairly shortly once more however not football-specific as a result of you must watch out, challenges and all these sort of issues,” he added.
Ahead Diogo Jota, who was suspended towards Brighton & Hove Albion for the crimson card he was proven at Tottenham Hotspur, will likely be out there on Saturday, however the German supervisor could have a couple of extra squad doubts to handle forward of the derby.
“Cody (Gakpo) educated as soon as with the group so we should see the way it goes for tomorrow,” Klopp mentioned. “Stefan (Bajcetic) out, Thiago (Alcantara) out. Who else? Ben Doak from Scotland has a bit of muscle factor, so we’ve got to see however just isn’t out there for the weekend.”
Liverpool are fourth with 17 factors, three behind Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, and one off third-placed Manchester Metropolis. They are going to be searching for a primary league win in three video games after they host Sixteenth-placed Everton, who’re three factors above the relegation zone after two wins of their final three video games.
