The Reds face a big test this week, but the top three players could be back in the line-up
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he believes Alisson, Fabinho and Diogo Jota will be available for the Reds’ clash with Chelsea on Thursday.
Klopp ‘s side ended their recent run on Sunday, beating Sheffield United by a 2-0 goal line.
And Klopp can now hope the Reds build on that victory with three top players ready to return to the squad.
Klopp injury update
“Alisson and Fabinho, I’m pretty sure [they can play], “Klopp said after the win over Sheffield United.
“With Diogo, he was with us last night in the hotel, but he fell ill overnight and we had to send him home.
“So it will obviously depend on how quickly he gets over it.
“He wasn’t in the squad, but has trained with the team before [this week] and looks very good, as I said before.
“I think it will be available but I don’t know.”
Klopp said: “I would think Diogo is ready for Thursday, but I don’t know at the moment.
“Fabinho trained twice with the team and he should be pretty close for the squad, I’m sure. That ‘s pretty much it.”
How long have the three been out?
Alisson went out Thursday after the death of her father, who drowned in a lake in a horrific accident Wednesday.
He was left out of the Reds squad to mourn with Adrian stepping in to start for Liverpool.
Fabinho, meanwhile, was ruled out of the FA Cup fourth round loss to Manchester United on January 24, citing Liverpool’s desperate need for defense.
Jota’s potential return comes after the summer signing took effect from December, when he injured his knee in the Champions League draw with Midtjylland.