Jurgen Klopp Discusses Liverpool’s Strategy to Address the Left-Back Injury Crisis

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The absence of first-choice left-back Andrew Robertson since mid-October, undergoing surgery for a shoulder injury, has created a left-back injury crisis for Liverpool.

Kostas Tsimikas, who performed well in Robertson’s absence, is now sidelined with a broken collarbone after the 0-0 draw with Arsenal.

Looking ahead to Liverpool’s Premier League match against Burnley on Boxing Day, Klopp acknowledged the challenge of not having any fit natural left-backs available, stating, “We will see.

Can Joey [Gomez] play all the games coming up now until – I don’t know when – Robbo will be back?”

“Kosti will be sidelined for a considerable duration, and while I haven’t had the opportunity to thoroughly strategize, someone will step into the position.

Coping with injuries is part of the game, but a broken collarbone poses a significant challenge due to its prolonged recovery. Similar to Robbo’s situation, different injuries, but a lengthy process.

In these testing times, luck plays a crucial role, and now we have Joey stepping in. Our focus is to safeguard him and ensure he’s consistently prepared for upcoming matches.

In the recent Liverpool vs. Arsenal match, Joe Gomez took over for Tsimikas at full-back, emerging as the probable, if not the natural, replacement for the injured Greek international, with Andy Robertson adjusting accordingly.”

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