The anticipation surrounding the Carabao Cup final for Liverpool fans and players has been dampened by a series of injury setbacks.
According to a report by Chris Bascombe in The Telegraph, Dominik Szoboszlai is also set to miss the final due to treatment for a hamstring problem.
This compounds the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold, adding to Jurgen Klopp’s concerns ahead of what is hoped to be the first of several finals this season.
Fortunately, Conor Bradley has demonstrated his capability as cover for the right-back position, and Liverpool currently boasts abundant midfield options.
However, there are worries about the swift recurrence of injuries for key players like the captain of Hungary and Thiago Alcantara, who were rushed back to fitness.
This situation reflects poorly on the club’s physiotherapy and sports science department for failing to anticipate such issues.
The hope now is that Mo Salah avoids a similar fate and that there are no further availability problems for the remainder of the season.
At present, all that can be done is to remain optimistic and wish for the swift recovery of these influential players ahead of a challenging title race accompanied by additional cup competitions.
