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LFC fitness latest: Updates on Henderson, Fabinho, Lovren, Matip and Ox

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Jürgen Klopp reported no fresh injury concerns ahead of Liverpool’s game against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, with Jordan Henderson fit to play. Henderson was withdrawn late on during the 4-0 Boxing Day victory at Leicester City after sustaining a kick to the shin, but Klopp has confirmed that the captain is ready to face Nuno Espirito Santo’s side. And, ahead of overseeing training on Saturday, the boss said he expects to have all 18 players he selected for the first-versus-second clash at King Power Stadium available to meet Wolves at Anfield. “Quite OK. The boys we had available should be available again,” Klopp told Liverpoolfc.com, when asked how his squad is looking fitness-wise. “The only problem is that we are training later this afternoon so I still have to wait for all the information, that’s how it is in this period. But it looks like they should be all fine.” On whether Henderson is OK, the manager stated: “Yeah - it’s only pain!” Fab...

Matip

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Ref.Liverpoolfc.com Joel Matip is a dependable centre-half who joined Liverpool in July 2016 following the expiry of his Schalke contract. Jürgen Klopp closely observed the No.32 while in charge of Borussia Dortmund  and earmarked him as a potential recruit shortly before taking over the reins at Anfield. A defender more than comfortable with the ball at his feet and not afraid to venture forwards, Matip was a hit among supporters during his first season at club. He opened his goalscoring account for the Reds in October 2016, powerfully heading in at Crystal Palace. Matip was a prominent figure for Klopp's side in the following campaign, but an untimely thigh issue in April saw him miss out on the 2018 Champions League final. His 2018-19 season was also threatened to be disrupted by a broken collarbone sustained in December. However, Matip returned to the fold a month later and went on to become one of Liverpool's most consistent performers en route to  winning th...

'I can laugh about myself' - Joel Matip on being an internet sensation

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Joel Matip's eyes narrow. 'No, I haven't seen it,' comes his reply. He is then handed a phone with the No Context Joel Matip Twitter account opened up on the display screen. The centre-back spends the next minute or so scrolling. He laughs and laughs louder as he comes across another piece of content showcasing his unconventional manner.   The first Tweet from the account was a video that went viral. Although not on social media himself, Matip knows exactly which one it is.   After Liverpool won the UEFA Super Cup in Istanbul, the defender was inundated with messages about his celebration on the podium.   As Jordan Henderson holds the trophy aloft, a beaming Matip is in the background, repeatedly pumping both hands in the air.

Liverpool v Arsenal: Team news

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Caoimhin Kelleher is in line to start Liverpool's Carabao Cup fourth-round tie with Arsenal on Wednesday, but the Reds will continue to be without Joel Matip and  Xhe rdan Shaqiri . Kelleher  made his competitive senior debut in last month's victory at Milton Keynes Dons in the previous stage of the competition, with Pepijn Lijnders revealing the goalkeeper is set to keep his place in the side. Lijnders told Liverpoolfc.com: "In this League Cup, it is Caoimhin's competition. As I said before the MK Dons game, with youth development, with these moments when they are in between the U23s and the first team, consistency is very important." Liverpool will continue to take a cautious approach with  Matip 's knee injury, while a calf issue will see  S haqiri  remain sidelined until next month.  "Shaq will only be back after the international break," the assistant manager added.   "We want to give him the time. With a ...

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