Fabinho was ruled out before the Tottenham game with a minor muscle issue; Joel Matip was substituted at half-time after damaging his ankle ligaments; Liverpool ended their five-match winless run in the Premier League with a 3-1 win against Spurs
Wednesday 1 September 2021 11:12, UK
Jurgen Klopp insists any Liverpool signings "have to be the right players" after setbacks for Fabinho and Joel Matip deepened his defensive injury crisis.
Fabinho was ruled out ahead of Thursday's 3-1 win against Tottenham with a minor muscle injury, although Jordan Henderson did return to action and took up Fabinho's spot in central defence.
However, his partner at the back, Matip, was replaced at half-time after damaging his ankle ligaments, with 23-year-old Nat Phillips coming on in his place.
