Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp faces additional ιnjᴜry concerns as his team prepares for the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea this weekend. The recent victory against Brentford was overshadowed by injuries to Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones, and Darwin Núñez was substituted at halftime after scoring the opening goal. While Klopp revealed that Núñez’s substitution was precautionary, there are fears that Jones and Jota could face prolonged periods on the sidelines. 

The upcoming match against Luton will likely see Klopp without several injured players, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Thiago Alcântara, Stefan Bajčetić, and Joël Matip. Goalkeeper Alisson, who missed the Brentford game, may return for the final, but Klopp hinted that Caoimhín Kelleher could continue as the starting goalkeeper.

In midfield, injuries to Jones and the potential unavailability of Szboszlai leave Liverpool with limited options. The return of Wataru Endō from the Asia Cup and a potential opportunity for Ryan Gravenberch against Luton may provide some relief. While Núñez might not feature in the midweek game to ensure his fitness for the final, Cody Gakpo could see an opportunity. 

Klopp reмɑιns cautious about the injuries, particularly Jota’s, expressing uncertainty about the severity. The injuries add to Liverpool’s ongoing challenges, with the hope of silverware in the Carabao Cup and other competitions in Klopp’s final season.