This Saturday, the Liverpool reported that coach Jurgen Klopp had a “suspicious positive” result for covid-19. The German, who had already shown mild symptoms, is isolated.
Without revealing names, Klopp, at a press conference this Friday, had already disclosed that three people inside the club were diagnosed with the disease. You Reds reported that, with the exception of the four professionals, the rest of the team tested negative.
Jürgen Klopp will miss our meeting with Chelsea on Sunday after returning a suspected positive COVID-19 test result.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 1, 2022
With that, the coach will be embezzled for the match against the Chelsea, valid for the 21st round of the English Championship, which takes place this Sunday, at 1:30 pm (GMT). Pepijn Lijnders, Klopp’s assistant, will replace the coach in the derby.
The clash is extremely decisive for Liverpool. The team occupies the third position, with 41 points, one more than the Blues, who have one more game in relation to their rivals.
O Manchester City, who beat Arsenal this Saturday, follows the isolated leader of the Premier League, with 53 points.
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