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The choice of tattoo is understandable at that age at least
True, toddlers are all me, me, me. Just like footballers.
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Nathaniel Clyne will be missing for “some time” through injury, having not included the right-back in Liverpool’s Champions League group stage squad.
Supporters were left confused on Monday when it was revealed Clyne would play no part in the Reds’ European adventure, having been such a prominent figure over the last two seasons.
The 26-year-old has not appeared yet in 2017/18, however, and it is now clear that his ongoing back problem is more serious than first thought.
Klopp says Clyne’s spell on the sidelines is indefinite, but he is pleased with his progress and hopes to have him available in the Champions League after Christmas, if Liverpool are still in the competition at that point.
“Nathaniel is working hard on his rehab and we have kept a close eye on his progress, but the reality is we are looking at some time still before he is back and available for selection,” Klopp told the official website.
“I am told it will be longer than just a couple of weeks, so we will continue to monitor and assess.
“It is pretty certain he’ll not be available for the majority of the Champions Leaguegroup matches. If we are fortunate enough to still be in UEFA competition in the New Year he could be added to the squad then.
“The medical guys are pleased with how he is responding and Nathaniel has shown a really strong attitude, given he is not someone who is used to being out injured.
“What is positive for us is how Joe [Gomez] and Trent [Alexander-Arnold] have stepped up and grasped their opportunities.”
Clyne has suffered no notable injuries in a Liverpool shirt until now, with the England international a constant in the team while others around him have suffered.
Fortunately, the impressive form of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomezdoesn’t make it too much of an issue, as Klopp touched upon, with the two youngsters thriving so far this season.
That said, Clyne’s experience and defensive solidity would have proved invaluable in the Champions League, as well as in the Premier League.
Hopefully, his absence is not too long-term, but he will have his work cut out winning his place back whenever he does return.
Supporters were left confused on Monday when it was revealed Clyne would play no part in the Reds’ European adventure, having been such a prominent figure over the last two seasons.
The 26-year-old has not appeared yet in 2017/18, however, and it is now clear that his ongoing back problem is more serious than first thought.
Klopp says Clyne’s spell on the sidelines is indefinite, but he is pleased with his progress and hopes to have him available in the Champions League after Christmas, if Liverpool are still in the competition at that point.
“Nathaniel is working hard on his rehab and we have kept a close eye on his progress, but the reality is we are looking at some time still before he is back and available for selection,” Klopp told the official website.
“I am told it will be longer than just a couple of weeks, so we will continue to monitor and assess.
“It is pretty certain he’ll not be available for the majority of the Champions Leaguegroup matches. If we are fortunate enough to still be in UEFA competition in the New Year he could be added to the squad then.
“The medical guys are pleased with how he is responding and Nathaniel has shown a really strong attitude, given he is not someone who is used to being out injured.
“What is positive for us is how Joe [Gomez] and Trent [Alexander-Arnold] have stepped up and grasped their opportunities.”
Clyne has suffered no notable injuries in a Liverpool shirt until now, with the England international a constant in the team while others around him have suffered.
Fortunately, the impressive form of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomezdoesn’t make it too much of an issue, as Klopp touched upon, with the two youngsters thriving so far this season.
That said, Clyne’s experience and defensive solidity would have proved invaluable in the Champions League, as well as in the Premier League.
Hopefully, his absence is not too long-term, but he will have his work cut out winning his place back whenever he does return.
I suspect he has a stress fracture for him to be out that length of time. Normally significant rest period and then gradual integration and build up rehabilitation.
Agreed. Maybe the injury's of long standing and, if so, maybe it has something to do with the way Clyne's previously excellent attacking play has fallen off a cliff?
Could be, he was certainly more hesitant last season, which I guess is why everyone was frustrated with him. If he wasn't moving freely though, then it might explain a few things.
He had a hamstring problem prior to the back problem, which maybe suggests that the hammy was a symptom of the undiagnosed back issue.
Hope he gets over it. Agree he had a dip last year but he's a good player on form.
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