Jurgen Klopp reveals Joel Matip can be out for 3 weeks via damage with Liverpool braced to enter January switch window

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Joel Matip will miss three weeks via damage after struggling an adductor pressure in opposition to West Bromwich Albion.

The Cameroon worldwide missed the 0-Zero draw in opposition to Newcastle United simply three days later because the Reds misplaced floor of their race to retain their Premier League crown.

Mohamed Salah endured a depressing night on Tyneside because the battling Magpies fought their technique to a goalless draw with the Premier League champions.

The Egypt worldwide missed the goal both aspect of half-time with simply keeper Karl Darlow to beat, and strike-partner Roberto Firmino, who noticed two headers fantastically saved, was equally profligate at St James’ Park.

Three days after lowly West Brom struck late to grab some extent at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp’s males – who’ve now gained solely two of their eight league away video games this season – have been pissed off as soon as once more, though it took a late goal-line clearance from Fabian Schar and Darlow’s brilliance to maintain them at bay.

Though Virgil van Dijk has entered the sunshine rehabilitation stage after his debilitating knee damage, Klopp confirmed there was but extra defensive woe to cope with after the draw at St James’ Park.

Requested for an replace on his health, Klopp instructed his post-match press convention: “The traditional stuff with these form of accidents, [he will be out for] round about three weeks.”

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp couldn’t fault his gamers after they created probability after probability away from dwelling, however have been denied by the brilliance of Darlow.

He added: “We discovered a whole lot of options within the sport and created unbelievable possibilities. You’ve gotten completely different attracts and this one I’m not proud of the end result however I’m proud of the efficiency.

“They defended with all they’d however nonetheless we have been alone in entrance of the aim, we simply couldn’t end them off.

“I’ve watched a whole lot of soccer matches. It’s important to respect the end result. I do know the boys will end off these conditions in the event that they get them once more, and we’ll win soccer video games.”

The Reds sit three factors clear on the high of the desk in 2020, however Manchester United have a sport in hand nonetheless to play because the race for the title heats up.