Liverpool dealt major injury boost ahead of West Ham United clash
By Bence Bocsak
Liverpool have been given one positive news.
Jurgen Klopp is facing probably his biggest crisis at Liverpool. Yes his challenge when he first arrived at Anfield was seemingly insurmountable, but the recent obstacles thrown in his way has made the German’s job extremely arduous.
The perpetual injuries. The heavy defeat. The mind-boggling refereeing decision. So far Klopp has succeeded in steadying the ship.
The clash against West Ham United will probably be the club’s biggest test. Without the Reds senior defenders, it is likely either one of Klopp’s midfielders will have to drop back down to defence or a youngster like Rhys Williams will get his chance to prove his worth.
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West Ham will offer a perilous threat to the club’s defence. The Hammers are extremely potent when it comes to attacking with venom in the air from set-pieces. The likes of Tomas Soucek and Michael Antonio would have caused problems to even Van Dijk and co.
If Williams does indeed make an appearance he will be thrown straight into the deep end.
While, the club’s prospects appear somewhat bleak, it is not all doom and gloom.
Before the West Ham clash, the Reds have been dealt a welcome boost.
According to This is Anfield, the Reds’ new summer arrival, Kostas Tsimikas is edging closer to a return and could be back in training next week.
Tsimikas is predominantly a left-back and while he certainly won’t be available to ease Klopp’s problems against West Ham United, he could give the German more options for the games against Atalanta and Manchester City next week.
It promises to be a tough schedule for Jurgen Klopp and one that Reds supporters will hope the club can ride out.
If the team comes out victorious amidst these unprecedented circumstances it will be more proof of the remarkable fighting spirit within the team.
Kostas Tsimikas’ availability will offer a vital fresh pair of legs and the Greek midfielder has the perfect opportunity to showcase exactly what he is capable of.
This will be the perfect opportunity for Kostas Tsimikas to shine.
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