Liverpool handed major injury boost as key player set to return vs Wolves

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is expected to be available for Liverpool's clash against Wolves on Wednesday after recovering from a muscle injury.

The Reds have been thin across the ground in defence following injuries to both Konate and Virgil van Dijk.

However, both central defenders are now back fit and available for selection against Wolves.

Konate's return has come at the perfect time after Joe Gomez limped off injured during Liverpool's 5-2 Champions League defeat to Real Madrid.

Supporters will hope Konate can bring some stability to the back four as the Reds seek revenge for their Premier League defeat to Wolves in early February.

Klopp's side were taken apart 3-0 at Molineux courtesy of Craig Dawson, Ruben Neves and a Joel Matip own-goal.

The defeat instigated a return to form as Liverpool beat Everton and Newcastle in consecutive matches.

However, a 5-2 hammering to European Champions Real Madrid and a disappointing goalless draw against Crystal Palace has seen the spotlight return to Klopp's underperforming side.

Klopp provides updates on Konate and Nunez

Klopp had the latest on Konate, telling Liverpool's website on Tuesday: "Ibou [Konate] trained now completely normal. Should be absolutely OK for the squad at least. Joe [Gomez] is injured."

The German also provided an update on Luis Diaz and Thiago Alcantara, who are both sidelined through injury.

"Lucho [Diaz] [is] looking good," Klopp added. "I just watched him now training with the rehab guys and that looks really good – but he was not in team training yet, so that will take a while. And Thiago, in the moment, is doing his rehab."

Meanwhile, Darwin Nunez was absent for Liverpool's 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park last weekend, having been out with a shoulder issue.

Offering an update on the Uruguayan ahead of Wednesday's match-up, Klopp stated: "Darwin trained yesterday with us. Let's see if it's good enough for being part of the squad."

Topics: Ibrahima Konate, Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp, Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, Joe Gomez, Premier League, Football

Joe Adams

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