Liverpool‘s Andy Roberson who during his play for the Scotland national team sustained an Injury has undergone surgery to get him back in shape.
The collision with Spain’s goalkeeper Unai Simon during Scotland’s Euro 2024 qualifying defeat in October caused the damage sustained by Robertson.
Kostas Tsimikas filled in for the left-back in last Saturday’s Merseyside derby win against Everton, with the latter having played eight league games and scored one goal for Liverpool this season.
Jurgen Klopp, the Liverpool boss, was unable to specify when he would return to action, as he faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
‘Robbo had surgery and all went well, as good as it could be, so the recovery starts after he wakes up,’ Klopp told reporters on Wednesday.
‘I think it happened this morning. That’s it. We don’t know how long it will take or whatever, but the first step is done, that’s good.
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In preparation for the Europa League Group E game against Toulouse at Anfield on Thursday, Klopp is considering making substantial changes to the team.
Klopp remains vigilant and does not intend to underestimate the French side, despite their limited exposure to European tournaments.
‘Toulouse deserves all our respect. It is a really interesting story, winning the (French) Cup last year, he said.
It was a massive thing. They are a young team, a talented team, you see them playing really nice football and they have a clear idea.’
‘They got a point against PSG and it was a massive one so we have to make sure we are really ready. Then it is about us. We have to create an atmosphere through the way we play.’
With a win, Liverpool would pull five points ahead in the group, firmly positioning themselves for the knockout stages.
’We want to win football games and this is the next opportunity,’ Klopp said.
‘A win would bring us to nine points with Toulouse on four, but knowing that changes nothing. We have to play our best. We will make a few changes but not too much.
‘The boys have shown they are really ready for the competition. That’s what I wanted to see.’
Having recuperated from a knee injury incurred during the 2-1 defeat at Tottenham in September, Dutch forward Cody Gakpo is poised to make a comeback for Liverpool.
‘Cody is in full training now since Sunday, which means he is available for the squad. Whatever we do with that we will have to see, but that’s good as well,’ Klopp said.