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Starts in friendly Matip started during Sunday's friendly loss to Lyon.

Impact Matip has overcome a calf injury that kept him out for much of the last two months. When fit, he started in five of his seven appearances between the league and UCL. If he can keep a place over Ibrahima Konate, then Matip should be able to continue his contributions so long as he's fit.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers fitness Matip (calf) regained enough fitness to be at full speed for his club's winter training camp in Dubai, according to James Pearce of The Athletic.

Impact Matip returns from an injury picked up in early-October, just as Luis Diaz has been able to do following his knee injury. He will compete with Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez for starts alongside Virgil van Dijk when the league resumes in late-December.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out through World Cup Matip is not in the match day squad to face Southampton on Saturday.

Impact Matip hoped to be an option, but ultimately misses out on Liverpool's final match ahead of the World Cup. It seemed as though the defender was close to a return, so expect him back for Liverpool's next league match in December.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be option Saturday Matip (calf) has been training almost completely fully and is expected to be available Saturday against Southampton, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. "Joel trained, he trained wi...

Impact Matip has been out since Oct. 9 and isn't going to start Saturday, but it's a good sign for him to be fit and healthy enough to make the squad before the break. He won't be taking part in the World Cup, as he's had a disagreement with the Cameroon FA for some time, which means he'll get the next month-plus to regain his full health and fitness.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edging closer to training Matip (calf) is edging closer to training and is expected to return over the World Cup break, according to assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders.

Impact Matip hasn't featured for the Cameroon since 2018 and isn't expected to play for them in the World Cup unless something changes his mind about his desire to play for them. Either way, he's been out since Oct. 9 with this calf injury and will use the break to get back his full fitness.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tuesday Matip (calf) is out for Tuesday's clash with Napoli, according to manager Jurgen Klopp.

Impact Matip remains out for Tuesday's Champions League clash. Ibrahima Konate is nearing a return, though Joe Gomez could hold on to his role in the starting XI. Matip's next chance for fitness is a Sunday trip to Tottenham, one of his last chances to play before the World Cup break.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cameroon gambles on Song in search of 1990 World Cup magic

Cameroon has gambled on former captain Rigobert Song as coach for the World Cup despite doubts about his managerial ability

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Hopeful to return before break Matip (calf) is hopeful to return in the next couple weeks, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. "I think with him it will be tight until the World Cup break, hopefully the last two...

Impact Matip suffered the injury about two weeks ago, so this looks like a month-long absence for him. He's a doubt to start before the break, but there's a chance he'll be in the squad for a couple of the matches. At that point, playing time will depend on the fitness of fellow center-backs Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still away from returning Matip (calf) is "still a little bit away" from participating, manager Jurgen Klopp announced ahead of Wednesday's match against West Ham United.

Impact Matip has missed a couple of games due to his muscular injury and likely needs a week or two more before he's able to play again. Until then, it's on Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are the top options at center-back.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reportedly out with calf injury Matip will reportedly miss two-to-three weeks with a calf problem suffered at Arsenal, according to manager Jurgen Klopp."Joel just felt a little bit, but that's what you do nowada...

Impact The injuries keep coming for Liverpool and unfortunately it comes in one of the busiest months of the season. Ibrahima Konate is expected to step into the starting XI, but he may not be ready to start every match, which means a possible return to center-back for Joe Gomez. Matip was on four-straight starts since his own return from injury.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

English clubs underwhelming early in Champions League

The highly anticipated English domination of this season's Champions League isn't quite happening

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Joel Matip insists Liverpool 'have to be better' after Brighton draw Joel Matip admitted Liverpool must start to perform better after they were held to a 3-3 draw by Brighton at Anfield on Saturday. Two early...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Joel Matip 'absolutely not happy' with Liverpool's result | Premier League

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Champions League: 5 things we learned from Matchday 2

Erling Haaland is inevitable and four more things we learned from Champions League Matchday 2.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Champions League: 5 things we learned from Matchday 2

Bayern beats Lewandowski's Barca; Liverpool gets late winner

It doesn’t seem to matter which shirt Robert Lewandowski is wearing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Liverpool needs late goal to beat Ajax in Champions League

Joel Matip headed in an 89th-minute goal with the aid of goal-line technology to earn Liverpool a 2-1 win over Ajax and its first points in this season’s Champions League

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Joel Matip's Header BARELY Crosses the Line to Give Liverpool Win over Ajax | UCL MD 2

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Klopp to 'reinvent' Liverpool amid early-season struggles

Liverpool’s performance in a 4-1 loss at Napoli in the Champions League was so poor it had Jurgen Klopp wondering how things had got this bad this quickly for a team that was in th...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Liverpool trio Alisson, Firmino and Matip return suspected positive COVID-19 tests Alisson Becker, Roberto Firmino and Joel Matip have been ruled out of Liverpool’s Premier League match against Chelsea on Sunday after retur...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Man United in maelstrom as Liverpool heads to Old Trafford

Frenzied talk of billionaires looking to buy beleaguered English soccer giant Manchester United has topped the sports agenda in Britain this week

AUGUST 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Joel Matip to miss Liverpool vs West Ham due to illness Joel Matip is set to miss Liverpool’s Premier League clash with West Ham United at Anfield on Saturday due to illness. Thiago (hamstring) an...

AUGUST 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Expected to be out two weeks Matip is expected to be out around two weeks due to a muscle strain, according to manager Jurgen Klopp.

Impact Liverpool are already down two center-backs for the next couple matches, which isn't a good start given that they've taken just two points from two matches. Nathaniel Phillips started Monday's match and figures to remain there, though there's a chance he only started because Joe Gomez wasn't completely fit himself for the Crystal Palace contest.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Núñez sent off as Liverpool draws 1-1 with Palace in EPL

Liverpool overcame the sending-off of Darwin Núñez for a headbutt in his home debut by salvaging a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace in the Premier League thanks to a brilliant indiv...

AUGUST 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Ruled out against Eagles Matip (groin) will miss Monday's clash with Crystal Palace.

Impact Matip logged the full 90 minutes in the season opener versus Fulham but will now have to watch from the sidelines after picking up an injury in training. Without Matip in the squad, Nathaniel Phillips will make his first start of the season at center-back. The club hasn't provided a specific timeline for Matip's absence but considering he started all 31 of his Premier League appearances last year, he should immediately reclaim his spot in the starting XI once deemed fit.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool-Palace in England; Atlético season debut

Darwin Nunez could be handed his first competitive start for Liverpool in its home game against Crystal Palace in the Premier League

AUGUST 14, 2022 • Associated Press

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