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Thiago - Unlikely to return before break Thiago (hip) is unlikely to return before the next international break and continues to heal, according to assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders. "He is in a good way, the healing proc...

Impact It's not a huge update on Thiago, similar to the last one when he was only running on grass about a week ago. With there only being a couple weeks until the next international break, there's no reason to expect him back on the pitch before then because at this point, he'll need more than a week of full training to get back his fitness in order to play.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trent Alexander-Arnold - Back in team training Alexander-Arnold (hamstring) returned to team training Monday, according to assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders. "Trent trained yesterday [Monday] with us but it was just in the rond...

Impact It's good news for Alexander-Arnold, but it's still unlikely he'll play in the midweek Cup match and he'll remain a doubt for Saturday's trip to Tottenham. If he can get a couple full training sessions in before the week is over, there's a chance he'll be an option against Spurs, but Jurgen Klopp doesn't usually push his players like other managers and he may wait another few days before getting Alexander-Arnold back in the squad.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Nunez may be figuring it out It's taken a season, but the Liverpool star might be turning into something more than the Chaos Himbo

18 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Kostas Tsimikas - Signs contract extension Tsimikas has signed a contract extension with Liverpool, the club announced Monday.

Impact Since signing for Liverpool, Tsimikas has made 63 appearances and provided 12 assists. He remains the backup of Andrew Robertson, so his fantasy upside is almost non-existent unless the Scotland international suffers an injury. Still, the club rates him high enough to keep him around for the foreseeable future.

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Darwin Nunez puts Liverpool 2-1 ahead of West Ham United | Premier League

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Mohamed Salah converts penalty to give Liverpool lead over West Ham | Premier League

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Trent Alexander-Arnold - Not in squad to face West Ham Alexander-Arnold is not in the match day squad to face West Ham on Sunday.

Impact Alexander-Arnold misses out on Sunday's match as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury. The right back is replaced in Sunday's starting XI by Joe Gomez.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Van Dijk praises Nunez's progress at Liverpool Virgil van Dijk believes Darwin Nunez is starting to fulfil his exciting potential at Liverpool. The Uruguay international played a pivotal...

3 DAYS AGO • THEATHLETIC.COM

Stefan Bajcetic - Starts at right-back Bajcetic started at right-back and created two chances during Thursday's 3-1 win over LASK.

Impact Bajcetic got his first minutes with the senior team during Thursday's 3-1 win, starting at right-back. It's not his natural role but with Trent Alexander-Arnold (hamstring) out and Joe Gomez getting some rest it was the young Bajcetic who got the start. With the variety of additions Liverpool made in the Summer Bajcetic will likely see fewer first team chances in 2023/24.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gravenberch - Debuts with assist Gravenberch provided one assist during his full Liverpool debut in a 3-1 win over LASK.

Impact Gravenberch was also forced off with an apparent muscular issue but it was later deemed minor by manager Jurgen Klopp. The midfielder was impressive on his debut and will be hoping to earn a consistent place in the Liverpool midfield.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahima Konate - Starts in Europa League win Konate played 82 minutes in Thursday's 3-1 win over LASK Linz in the UEFA Europa League group stage. He racked up two clearances, two tackles and two interceptions.

Impact Konate returned to the starting lineup for the first time since the match against Bournemouth in Round 2 of the Premier League season, and his presence should provide a huge boost to the team's defensive line. Despite the quick turnaround and the traveling between games, Konate could be an option to start at center-back when Liverpool takes on West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Nunez - Scores, assists in UEL tie Nunez bagged a goal and delivered an assist in Thursday's 3-1 win over LASK Linz in the UEFA Europa League group stage. He finished with five shots (two on target), two chances cre...

Impact The Reds were down at halftime but scored three goals in the second half to secure the win over LASK, and Nunez netted perhaps the most important one after equalizing via a penalty in the 56th minute. The towering forward could've had at least one more goal, but the LASK goalkeeper was magnificent to deny him time and time again. Nunez has started in just three of his seven matches across all competitions in 2023/24 but has three goals and two assists to his name.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trent Alexander-Arnold - Pictured on pitch Alexander-Arnold was pictured on the pitch Wednesday in his recovery from a hamstring injury.

Impact Alexander-Arnold is still likely a week away from a return, as the pictures simply show him on the pitch without a ball and not in training. He'll need a few days of pitch work to get back some fitness and to feel comfortable with his hamstring. That being the case, Joe Gomez is expected to remain the starter at right-back for at least another match or two.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ben Doak - Signs extension Doak signed a long-term extension with Liverpool, the club announced.

Impact Doak extended his deal with Liverpool after an impressive start to 2023/24 as the winger looks to break into the senior team. Doak is considered one of the hottest winger prospects in England and has already started to earn senior minutes with Liverpool.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Virgil Van Dijk - Eligible to play Sunday Van Dijk has served his two-match Premier League ban and will be eligible against West Ham United on Sunday.

Impact Van Dijk should also be in contention to face LASK on Thursday in Europa League action as well as his suspension was strict Premier League. In his three appearances this season, all starts, the central defender registered 16 clearances, eight interceptions and four shots (one on target). While van Dijk's primary fantasy value will come from clearances and defensive stats, his height makes him a viable target in the box on corners and freekicks.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Alisson - Concedes early Alisson registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Alisson faced two shots and conceded one of them, an early strike from Hwang Hee-Chan. The goalkeeper has been one of the best in the Premier League early in 2023/24 and consistently produces top performances. If the defense in front of him can find some consistency Alisson could compete for the golden glove once again.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Gomez - Impressive in start Gomez registered six crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Wolverhampton.

Impact Gomez got the start with Trent Alexander-Arnold (hamstring) sidelined. Gomez is more comfortable at the center of the defense but he is a passable option at right-back when needed. Gomez could see more minutes at right-back as a hectic part of the schedule including European competitions begins for Liverpool, starting with a Thursday clash with LASK.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dominik Szoboszlai - Busy Saturday Szoboszlai generated two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 win against Wolverhampton.

Impact Szoboszlai was busy on both sides of the ball during Saturday's win, though he was certainly lackluster in the first half. The midfielder has immediately taken a significant role in the starting XI since joining the Red's and has played every single minute. Szoboszlai will remain a top midfielder moving forward, especially if he starts adding consistent goal contributions to his profile.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Salah - Pair of assists Salah assisted twice to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and five chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Wolverhampton.

Impact Salah continued his red-hot start to 2023/24, adding a pair of assists and moving to six goal contributions in five matches. The winger might not be the 30-goal-scorer he once was but he can still contribute as one of the top attackers in England. Salah will look to continue this onslaught as European competition kicks off with a Thursday trip to LASK.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Robertson - Scores rare goal Robertson scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Wolverhampton.

Impact Robertson made the most of his best chance, getting on the end of a botched Jose Sa clearance and playing a one-two with Mohamed Salah to get in behind the defense. The left-back made no mistake with the finish and slotted past Jose Sa to take the lead. Robertson will remain one of the most consistent starters in the defense, though he isn't likely to become a consistent goal-scoring threat.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Gakpo - Nets in win Gakpo scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win over Wolverhampton.

Impact Gakpo opened the scoring in the second half Saturday, netting what was also his first goal of 2023/24. The striker got the start with Darwin Nunez returning from international duty, though it's not clear who sits atop the pecking order. The Liverpool attack will likely see heavy rotation especially with European competition on the horizon.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Bueno's own goal puts Liverpool 3-1 in front of Wolves | Premier League

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Andy Robertson gives Liverpool late 2-1 lead against Wolves | Premier League

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Cody Gakpo taps in Liverpool's equalizer against Wolves | Premier League

SEPTEMBER 16 • YOUTUBE

Darwin Nunez - Bench option Saturday Nunez is available for Saturday's match versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Nunez picked up an ailment while with Uruguay but won't need to miss time because of it, although he's not making the XI. Diogo Jota, Mohamed Salah, and Cody Gakpo form the frontline. He has posted two goals, one assist, nine shots (two on target), and one chance in four appearances so far (one start).

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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