Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Liverpool encountered three new injury setbacks following their defeat against Manchester United
Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, and Darwin Nunez all sustained injuries during Liverpool’s dramatic FA Cup quarter-final loss to Manchester United on Sunday.
Despite twice leading in the fiercely contested match, Liverpool ultimately fell to a last-gasp 4-3 defeat as Amad Diallo’s late goal secured victory for Erik Ten Hag’s side.
Alexis McAllister and Harvey Elliott had also found the net for Liverpool, but United’s resilience saw them emerge victorious, ending Liverpool’s nine-game unbeaten run and dashing their hopes of a quadruple in Klopp’s final season as manager.
More misery for Jurgen Klopp
Speaking in his post-match interview with ITV, Klopp disclosed the toll the game took on his squad, with Diaz, Gakpo, and Nunez all succumbing to injuries during the match.
Speaking in his post-match interview with ITV according to TheMirror, Klopp revealed the toll the game took on his squad, with three new injuries emerging during the match involving Diaz, Gakpo, and Nunez.
“Now the boys go on international duty, we hope they come back healthy,” Klopp expressed concern. “Lucho [Diaz] felt his groin, Darwin [suffered a] hamstring [injury], Cody twisted his ankle. They play again in four or five days, it’s crazy.
Hopefully, we will finish the season in style. I really feel for our people.”
Despite entering the contest as favorites, injuries have plagued Liverpool, forcing Klopp to face Manchester United without several key players, including Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, Ibrahima Konate, Diogo Jota, Thiago Alcantara, and Joel Matip.
Jurgen Klopp pleased with the performance
Reflecting on the match, Klopp acknowledged the team’s performance and that of their opponents, stating, “We did not have a good start but we adapted really well and played a top game.”
He lamented missed opportunities to secure victory and acknowledged the intensity of the season, commending Manchester United for their risk-taking approach.
Klopp concluded by congratulating United for reaching the semi-final and expressing his pride in his team’s efforts despite the disappointing result.
