If you believe that you make your own luck, you’d think that Liverpool’s performances this season have justified the multiple misfortunes they have suffered. Jurgen Klopp must be wondering when the Reds’ injury issues will turn for the better.
Having recently lost Arthur Melo for the next few months – with the Brazilian having played just 13 minutes since joining on loan – the 3-2 defeat at Arsenal appears to have cost Liverpool two rather more important players. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luis Diaz both had to be substituted due to injury and face spells on the sidelines.
Despite only playing 12 matches so far this season, the Reds have now had 18 different players who have fallen foul of fitness issues. In terms of finding a deputy for Alexander-Arnold, Klopp will likely opt for Joe Gomez or Calvin Ramsay, though the latter is unlikely to be thrown in at the deep end for his first start for the club in the Champions League or against Manchester City.
