Liverpool fans are facing a mix of emotions as the team prepares for life without star goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who has been ruled out for six weeks.
Meanwhile, the club's beloved former manager, Jurgen Klopp, has taken on a new role as Head of Global Soccer for the Red Bull group, set to start in the new year.
Let’s break it down.
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Liverpool injury update: Alisson out, Elliott continues recovery
The big blow for the Reds comes as Alisson’s injury sidelines him until late November. A scan revealed he sustained the injury during the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace, meaning Liverpool will be without their No. 1 for crucial matches against Chelsea, Arsenal, and RB Leipzig. With backup goalkeepers now set to step up, fans will be holding their breath for a swift recovery.
As if that wasn’t enough, rising star Harvey Elliott is also racing against time to be fit for the Chelsea clash on October 20.
The 21-year-old midfielder, who fractured his foot while on duty with England’s Under-21s, has been working hard to return to training.
Although he is keen to make it back in time, some at the club believe it’s a bit ambitious, with coach Arne Slot reportedly in no rush to risk Elliott’s health.
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What do we know about Jurgen Klopp's new job?
In brighter news, former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is heading back to the world of football — but not in the way fans might have expected. Klopp is set to begin his new role as Head of Global Soccer for the Red Bull group starting January 1.
While it’s not quite a return to the dugout at Anfield, Klopp’s involvement with Red Bull’s soccer projects has excited fans and pundits alike.
“We are very proud of this outstanding and certainly the strongest signing in Red Bull's soccer history," said Oliver Mintzlaff, Red Bull's CEO. Klopp’s relationships with figures like Pep Lijnders and RB Leipzig’s Marco Rose ensure smooth communication across the Red Bull football family, making this move look like a match made in football heaven.
For Klopp fans, this may not be the full Anfield return they’ve been dreaming of, but it’s great to see the charismatic coach back in a role that can influence global football.
