Jurgen Klopp Relieved, Liverpool Avoid Injury To Players Ahead Of Manchester United's Opponent

LIverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is optimistic about facing Manchester United. (X/@LFC)

JAKARTA - No Liverpool player was injured in a 3-1 win over Sheffield United in the English Premier League match. Jurgen Klopp's manager was relieved that all players were ready to appear in North West Derby against Manchester United.

Liverpool returned to the top of the standings after winning over Sheff. United in a duel at Anfield Stadium, Friday, April 5, 2024 in the morning WIB.

In that match, Liverpool took the lead through Darwin Nunez. Furthermore, Conor Bradley's own goal changed the score to 1-1. But the Reds won again and won through Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo's goals.

However, Liverpool remained uncomfortable when occupying the throne because they were only two points ahead of Arsenal who were in second place.

Meanwhile, defending champions Manchester City, who are in third place, are already three points adrift. Liverpool are also still ahead on goal difference with Man City.

The very close points in the race for the Premier League title made Liverpool will return to work extra hard. Because Man City and Arsenal only face light opponents so they have the chance to get three points.

On the other hand, Liverpool served Manchester United's arch rival at Old Trafford Stadium, Sunday, April 7, 2024. MU was definitely not a light opponent. They were also injured after being defeated by Chelsea 4-3.

In that match, MU was two goals behind. But the Red Devils were able to catch up and turn 3-2 ahead.

Unfortunately, that advantage failed to be maintained. Chelsea managed to score two goals and turn things around to 4-3 in injury time.

The defeat made it difficult for MU to hunt for tickets to the Champions League. Now, MU hopes to rise.

This is what Liverpool is wary of. Responding to the match, Klopp is optimistic that he will be able to get points. Moreover, he was able to field the best squad in the big match.

"I'm glad we had Sunday's game. Of course I can't change that schedule, but I see no problem," Klopp said.

"I don't know if we face the same challenges in every game. What is clear is that all other matches are different from each other, especially in the next match," he said.

Klopp remains optimistic about welcoming the match. Moreover, no players were injured except Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota.

Both will miss the match. But other players are ready to be played at Old Trafford.

Midfielder Curtis Jones and defender Andy Robertson have recovered from injury. They were also played in the match against Sheff. United.

"The players are back. Curtis and Robertson have joined. They really help the team. Harvey (Elliot) also played well. Cody didn't play badly. Da showed a good performance," said Klopp.

"No players are injured and we can do recovery for Sunday's game. I hope no changes have to be made," he said again.