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title: "Virals: Jurgen Klopp provides fitness updates ahead of Arsenal clash"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-11-19T12:50:00Z"
modified: "2021-11-19T18:28:36Z"
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# Virals: Jurgen Klopp provides fitness updates ahead of Arsenal clash

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/11/19/virals-liverpool-prepare-desperate-move-for-psg-star-kylian-mbappe/) manager Jurgen Klopp has provided multiple fitness updates ahead of a mouthwatering Premier League clash with Arsenal at Anfield.

The Reds return to domestic action having [lost their last match](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/match/2021-22/men/fixtures-and-results) prior to the international break.

Klopp’s side tasted defeat for the first time this season as West Ham took the spoils [3-2](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59107406) at the London Stadium.

Speaking in his [pre-match press conference](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlTiRUoJSXc), as cited by [James Pearce](https://twitter.com/JamesPearceLFC/status/1461673613959090176) on Twitter, Klopp updated the situation surrounding the many fitness worries.

> Klopp: "Hendo/Robbo didn't train with the team yet, they did rehab/recovery stuff. It will be a late, late decision. Sadio is good. Fabinho did recovery and the plan is he trains today." [#LFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) [November 19, 2021](https://twitter.com/JamesPearceLFC/status/1461673613959090176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Klopp’s squad has been tested to the maximum recently as a combination of injuries and [travel restrictions](https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/liverpools-alisson-fabinho-skip-watford-trip-go-straight-to-spain-for-champions-league-vs-atletico-madrid/#:~:text=Liverpool's%20Brazilian%20duo%20Fabinho%20and,manager%20Jurgen%20Klopp%20has%20revealed.) caused numerous absentees from matchday lineups.

Midfield duo [Curtis Jones, Roberto Firmino and Naby Keita](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-injury-latest-robertson-henderson-21730350) are expected to miss out for the Reds as they continue to recover from eye and hamstring injuries respectively.

Liverpool have also been without talented teenager Harvey Elliott for [over two months](https://talksport.com/football/975171/liverpool-harvey-elliott-post-return-date-ankle-injury/) after the 18-year-old dislocated an ankle against Leeds United. Recently the ace returned to light training and the German manager confirmed he is doing ‘really well’ on the route back to action.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Henderson’s involvement will arguably be more important than that of Robertson.

Whilst the Scot remains a crucial facet of the side, Kostas Tsimikas has already [proven to be a reliable understudy](https://www.sofascore.com/player/konstantinos-tsimikas/786259) at left-back.

With so many midfield options already unavailable, captain Henderson will form a [crucial](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/nov/06/jordan-henderson-the-pass-master-set-for-new-milestone-at-liverpool#:~:text=Jordan%20Henderson%20will%20become%20the,Jamie%20Carragher%20and%20Sami%20Hyypi%C3%A4.&text=There%20are%20other%20measures%20of,and%20Champions%20League%2Dwinning%20captain.) part of the side as ever.