Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Diogo Jota injury update and potential return

As far as Jurgen Klopp is concerned, Liverpool are now experiencing their most intensive phase of the season.

Since the league resumed in November following the international break, the Reds have played twice a week. And there won’t be any relaxation for Jurgen Klopp’s team as the holiday season approaches.

With two games at Anfield this week, Liverpool will at least not have to fly. On Wednesday, they take on West Ham United in the Carabao Cup quarterfinal, followed by a Premier League top-of-the-table matchup with Arsenal.

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But the Reds are beginning to suffer more and more injuries. In advance of their next games, here is the most recent information regarding Liverpool’s fitness.

Earlier this month, in a 2-0 victory against Sheffield United, the midfield player was pulled off in the second half after being the target of a vicious challenge. Mac Allister has missed the last three games, and his recovery from his injury will be crucial. Rematch matchups: West Ham (H), on Wednesday, December 20, or Arsenal (H), on Saturday, December 23.

1. Alexis Mac Allister – cut

Earlier this month, in a 2-0 victory against Sheffield United, the midfield player was pulled off in the second half after being the target of a vicious challenge. Mac Allister has missed the last three games, and his recovery from his injury will be crucial. Rematch matchups: West Ham (H), on Wednesday, December 20, or Arsenal (H), on Saturday, December 23.

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In the 0-0 draw with Manchester United on Sunday, the midfielder hobbled off. At the very least, he won’t be risked against West Ham given the seriousness of his problem.  Possible rematch: Saturday, December 23, Arsenal (H).

2. Ryan Gravenberch – hamstring

In the 0-0 draw with Manchester United on Sunday, the midfielder hobbled off. At the very least, he won’t be risked against West Ham given the seriousness of his problem. Possible rematch: Saturday, December 23, Arsenal (H).

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In the 28th minute of Liverpool’s under-21 team’s victory over Chelsea last weekend, the teenage winger was substituted out. Little more is known about the cause.  Possible matchback: None

3. Ben Doak

In the 28th minute of Liverpool’s under-21 team’s victory over Chelsea last weekend, the teenage winger was substituted out. Little more is known about the cause. Possible matchback: None

The Portugal international was substituted after going down against Man City with nobody around him. Jota is once again running on the grass, which indicates that although he may be ahead of Liverpool’s expectations, more time will be needed. Possible time of return: late December.

4. Diogo Jota – muscle

The Portugal international was substituted after going down against Man City with nobody around him. Jota is once again running on the grass, which indicates that although he may be ahead of Liverpool’s expectations, more time will be needed. Possible time of return: late December.

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