As Liverpool takes on Aston Villa on Monday, they only have three real injury concerns here: Ben Doak, Conor Bradley and Diogo Jota. The last two are expected to feature in this match, while Doak (meniscus tear), is probably a week or so away.
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Kickoff: Mon. May 13, 8pm, Villa Park, Birmingham, UK
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Other than that, you have Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip, who are both done for the season. Also Wataru Endo, is one booking away from getting suspended.
As Jurgen Klopp finishes out his farewell tour, his side is locked in to third place in the Premier League table.
However, they’ll finish this season with only the one trophy (EFL Cup). It has to feel rather disappointing, given all the high expectations and quadruple talk from a month or so ago.
At least they can try and finish the season with pride.
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