Injury problems for Arsenal with five ruled out and three doubtful ahead of the Liverpool Clash

Liverpool and Arsenal face off at Anfield on Sunday in a high-stakes duel for both teams. With the Premier League season drawing to a close, there is little margin for error for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool if he is to secure a top four finish and a coveted place in next season’s Champions League. Meanwhile, Arsenal, who have been the surprise package of the season, find themselves in an enviable position at the top of the table with a significant eight-point lead over second-placed Manchester City.

As the two sides prepare for this pivotal encounter, the latest injury news for both teams is worth noting. Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool’s champion, returns to the starting lineup after an illness. However, Luis Diaz, who has been a vital part of Liverpool’s attacking set-up, remains unavailable despite his return to training.

Meanwhile, Thiago Alcantara is expected to return after a hip injury, but Naby Keita, Stefan Bajcetic and Calvin Ramsay are ruled out with their respective injuries.
On the other hand, Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah, William Saliba and Mohamed Elneny are doubtfuls for the clash. Though Nketiah has been sidelined in his last six games, Saliba is grappling with a lingering back problem.

Elneny, who hasn’t played for the Gunners since January with a knee problem, would be close to making a comeback. Overall, with both clubs desperate for a positive result, the outcome of Liverpool-Arsenal could have a significant impact on the Premier League table and the race for European qualification.

Do you think the injury issues Arsenal have in the camp will not be a problem when they go against Liverpool in Anfield or otherwise? Leave your comments below.